Bowel cancer

My dad was diagnosed with bowel cancer about 6 months ago .Since then his memory is going downhill he stays in bed at the care home he is at all day as he is very frail. No one is telling me his daughter hiw far on thd csncer is.I was told yesterday  ge was bleeding and had mucous passing through him.who fo I go to ti find out more about his condition as I know its patient confidentuality. So the Dr won't tell me anything. 

  • Hello and thank you for posting.

    I'm sorry to hear about your dad, such a stressful time for you. Although there are confidentiality rules around patient care, with your dad in a care home and struggling with his memory there will be conversations that the doctors and nurses can have with you.

    Please do contact them at the home and explain your concern about his health. If you can speak to your dad or maybe if you are visiting let the carers know that you are worried. They may be able to speak to your dad to get his permission for you to have the information you need.

    Take care and I hope you know more about your dad's situation soon. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm Monday to Friday.

    Sarah.