Hello Jocon and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your partner.

Tumours can bleed particularly if they are quite large. If the bleeding continues or gets heavier do encourage your partner to get in touch with the surgeon or specialist nurse at the hospital as they may want to see him at an earlier date. Your partners bloods will be checked before he has any treatment to check that his levels are within normal limits.

if you are unable to get an earlier appointment it might be worth your partner being assessed by his GP and perhaps having a blood test if they feel that is appropriate.

I hope this helps. I can understand that it is an unsettling time waiting for his appointment but hopefully when he has been seen and you both know more things will be a little bit easier.

Do give the nurses a ring on the helpline if you would like to talk things through.

The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine