Hi, all, I'm a partner to someone whose undergoing chemo after a bowel resection. The op went well, the first round of chemo was going ok, then he was admitted to hospital on Thursday with a high temperature and diahorrea. we rang his chemo helpline and they advised us to go to a surgical assessment ward. Because its a weekend, there are agency staff. They have said they don't know about chemo and he has to wait for the regular team to come in on Tuesday. Has anyone else found that the team isn't there on weekends? How did you manage any issues, can I ask, please? He's having 6+ bouts of sickness and diahorrea every day, lots of green bile and not eating or drinking, even water is burning as he tries to swallow it and his stomach is cramping. His temperature is 37 - 38. He's on paracetamol drip, and tramadol, and sometimes they give some fluids but not until I ask about them. I am new to cancer and don't know what I should be asking for to help him get what he needs. Can anyone advise please? Thank you so much - I am frightened at how he has deteriorated since being admitted at the moment, I must admit, and worried about sepsis.
