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https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/bowel-cancer/advanced/symptoms-advanced-cancer

Hi Misprint 

Bowel cancer progression symptoms can vary depending on the location of the spread . I have linked in a leaflet which highlights each common area and what symptoms are associated with it . If the primary tumour is still in situ it often still bleeds and can cause anaemia and fatigue . 

Medicines can cause so many issues as well ! Is someone keeping an eye on his blood panel as small interventions can sometimes help . Are you getting support at the moment ? 

Definitely one to seek guidance on from his GP . 

Hope you are holding up ok .

Court 

Thank you for your reply Court I will read the leaflet and see what ties up with how barry is  feeling. 

Barry has had no treatment at all due to other health issues and was passed straight to our local hospice for palliative care. However I don’t know what stage the cancer was on diagnosis and neither do they. They are helpful in getting appointments at the doctors for him but nobody is actually looking to see if things are moving on. I did say to the doctor when we went about his low blood pressure that I feel everyone says ‘oh that is due to the cancer’ without actually checking that that is in fact the case. She just shrugged her shoulders but still didn’t investigate.  Barry has needed iron infusions in the past (before his diagnosis) but it seems now he has cancer everything has just stopped and he is left to just wait to die. I don’t feel he is anywhere near dying at the moment so wish they could give him some help  

Sorry that sounds a bit negative but that is how it appears at the moment. 

thank you again for replying. Take care. Pauline xxx

Hi Misprint 

Please don’t apologise. I totally agree with you . He is still entitled to health care and should have his needs met . My mum ‘s GP plays a big role in her care so please do highlight that you have concerns .

He still wants to function at his optimal capacity. You can ask his GP to ask who he is best to be referred to to get some intervention .

Our helpline team would be happy to chat this through . Palliative care is all about quality of life and he deserves that .

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you . I was travelling .

Take care ,

Court