Terminal colon cancer, separated blockage

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Hi all ,my wife is terminal cancer (colon) 4 tumors in colon area, she has been being sick for a few day macmillan nurse is amazing, but it may be a blockage  they are keeping a close eye on her ,was wondering if any one has anything similar advice good or bad thanks 

  • Hi 

    Welcome to the forum . 
    I am so sorry to hear about your wife . Are you caring for her at home ?

    Blockages can be tricky . Has her surgeon seen her and advised about diet etc ? Some people get surgical intervention if required and there are ways of helping if diet does not resolve it .

    Glad to hear they are monitoring her .

    Take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • We have just hear that mum wife has a very high calcium level, we are now awaiting for the docs report, any one have an advice??

  • Hi 
    I think this can happy if a spread is present . 
    How is your wife getting on ?

    Take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • Ok in her self ,they are doing there best for the pain but I read that having high calcium levels can mean the cancer is now in the bones ??

  • Hi ,

    I think there are other reasons  too . Bowel cancer can on occasions go to the bones but it is quite rare . That’s my limited understanding . People who have bone mets do still have treatment options . Some people have used radiotherapy well in that situation. 

    It’s all very overwhelming initially. Thinking of you both . Our helpline staff would be happy to chat this through with you on 0808 808 0000

    take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000