Advice after radiotherapy treatment

FormerMember
FormerMember
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Hi,

just after a little bit of advice please,  my husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer, he has a tumour in his lower rectum of about 6cm.  His treatment plan is 5 radiotherapy treatment which he has had,  followed by chemotherapy starting on the 30th and then an operation to remove the tumour.  He is experiencing pain which he expected but is suffering with diarrhoea and unable to control his bowel movement's.  He is taking tablets to try and help this but is unable to leave home and is constantly going to the toilet.  It is now 2 weeks after his radiotherapy and it isn’t getting any better! He spent a couple of nights in hospital as they were concerned but blood tests etc showed everything to be ok.  I just wondered if anyone else had experienced this and any suggestions to help please.  
thank you x