T2 N1 MO rectal cancer

Hi my husband has Just finished his 25 treatments of chemo radiotherapy with an 1 in 4 of not requiring surgery now it’s a waiting game for 8-10 weeks and his surgery will be the same a stoma bag with a Ken bum. 

in a positive he’s tolerated the treatment very well and was struggling to sit comfortably with the tumour being so low in rectum but after three weeks of treatment he can now sit more comfortably.

your health community team can provide a cushion of your struggling don’t buy a donut ring cushion contact your district nursing team. 

low fibre diet is a must as radiotherapy can not be given if you have excess Gas and don’t trust a fart as my husbands consultant told him 

good luck 

Thanks for the reply

I don't actually have any symptoms no pain etc,just a couple of days blood which is why I got myself checked out,at that point the cancer was discovered.

So starting my treatment feeling fit and healthy with no symptoms,my surgeon said this is sometimes the case.

It's difficult because I feel absolutely fine,and am aware of how ill the treatment could make me feel.Hope you both get thru the next 8wks ok,good luck  

Hi, I was diagnosed with a low rectal tumour in July '23, T4N1MO and completed the exact treatment plan that you have described. After achieving a near complete response to chemoradiation followed by chemo I was then offered Papillon treatment in an attempt to avoid the major APR surgery (Barbie butt).  However, I had tumour recurrence after only six months so underwent APR surgery in January this year and now have a permanent stoma.  I feel fairly well adjusted well to my new normal and looking to the future with positivity.  Best wishes on your treatment journey.

Thanks for the reply,and best wishes for the future.

Never heard of Papillon treatment,will have a look into it.