Stage 3 rectum cancer

Former Member over 4 years ago

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Hi all, my father has recently been diagnosed with rectum cancer his mass is quite large and as of 2 days ago he is finding really hard to go to the toilet and its causing him great discomfort. The hospital has given him laxatives but so far nothings changed I was wondering if anyone had resolved this problem in any other way or what I could do to help him be more comfortable. Thanks, Lucy.

Gemmary over 4 years ago

Hi, , yes I did too, and mine was quite large, about 7cm. I never came off the low fibre/low residue diet I was on before the colonoscopy, until the operation, for precisely that reason. It was quite uncomfy and I was glad to go in and get it all removed. Might be worth talking to his nurse specialist to see if this is worth a try in his case. Stay safe

Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to Gemmary

Hi Gemmary thanks for the quick reply, he is starting chemo Monday so will have a word with nurses then. I hope you don't mind me asking how things have gone since your op I hope you are keeping well.

Kareno62 over 4 years ago

Hi . Yes low residue is a good idea but if things get really bad ie. severe pain, vomiting then go to A & E as there could be a blockage.

Anyway welcome to the board. If you click on people’s names then their profile page may show their treatment so far but we’re a friendly lot and happy to share advice abs experience

Take care

Karen x

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Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to Kareno62

Thanks Kareno62 its all very new and scary. We are keeping an eye on it and if nothing has happened by tommorow we will go iin.thanks for reply :)

Gemmary over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member

Just remembered that the bowel screening consultant put me on lactulose to try and get/keep things slowly moving. Yes , Kareno62 is correct, if it hurts then get help. My op got brought forward by a week (cancellation) as they were concerned it was blocking. I went straight to the operation, no chemo etc beforehand. I have to admit I am grateful as if the delay had been longer it might be a different story! I had chemo after, and am clear 2 years after the op, a year after the chemo.