My wife had a stent fitted in colon to eleviate blockage caused through tumour a couple of months back and has had a lot of discomfort since.. Is this a common problem ?
Hi . I’ve not had a stent myself but I think if it’s causing her some discomfort then you maybe ought to run it past her Colorectal Support Nurse?
https://bowelcancerorguk.s3.amazonaws.com/Publications/ColonicStenting_BowelCancerUK.pdf
Take care
Karen x
Thanks Karen. Have mentioned this a couple of times along with the constipation it iseems to be causing but do not seem to be overly concerned. Just emphasize that plenty of liquid should help. New different Chemo treatment starting end of week . Perhaps things will improve Thaniks again
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