Hello . We had our second appointment yesterday at the Macmillian centre at our local hospital following the advice I received on this site. I asked if my husbands stage one bowel cancer was classed as terminal. She confirmed although it was untreated it would keep growing . With that plus suffering from mid term dementia and aged 81 he sould over time die from either . I did want a straight answer but this shook me I then asked how would we know if the cancer had spread . She told me clearly the sy to expect . Finally I ask if they would be checking on the cancers progress . Apperantly no further scans or examination will be done because he is now under palatiive care . I am happy he has a range of medication to control pain etc . If nothing is to be done for him why does he need to have these 8 week follow ups
Hi wisper
It’s so difficult hearing that even if you did want to know . It’s still an emotional blow .
Hopefully it will remain slow growing and not cause him too many issues .
I would imagine they would want to make sure he is comfortable going to the toilet so maybe keep a wee eye on him .
Always someone here to chat with .
It’s not easy watching on so please reach out when needed .
Take care ,
Court
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