After a tense few days we have had biopsy results today that have confirmed my husband has cancer in his rectum. His consultant has said that initial signs are that it’s contained and is treatable but he will need to have further scans and tests for staging.
He has been in hospital for the last week because he has been unable to keep food down. Initially he couldn’t keep fluids down but is managing that now. They are looking at discharging him tomorrow but have said that we need to concentrate on getting his strength and fitness back as much as he can to stand the best chance for treatment. Can anyone give any advice on a way forward with this? We’re not strangers to anti hemetic meds as he has suffered with sickness on and off for a few years. Is there anything in particular we should be asking for when he is discharged? Also is there any diet or supplements that worked well for anyone?
I’m hoping at home things will be easier because the food will be nicer (sorry nhs) and he can time his medication better but I’m just worried that he’s going to go downhill fast if he continues as he is.
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