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Rectal cancer - husband finding it difficult to sit & sleep

Davich
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Hello, I'm looking for advice on how to help my husband. He recently had an operation to remove his anal cancer leaving him with a permanent stoma and closed bottom, he is finding it really painful to sit/sleep & wondered if anyone else In same situation and what they did to get to sit down, I've looked at body pillows cushions etc, 

any help would be amazing, thsnks in advance

  • Hello Davich

    I'm sorry to hear that your husband is dealing with some problems following his recent surgery. It's really miserable when you can't find any way to get comfortable.

    Hopefully if we've any members here who have been through similar issues they will post to share their tips and advice with you. You might also want to post on the Bowel Cancer UK forum to see if any members there can help. 

    In the meantime do make sure that your husband is taking any pain relief medication he was prescribed by the hospital regularly as this can help. I'd certainly get in touch with his nurse specialist to discuss the problems. They may want to change his pain relief. You could also ask about recommendations for seating cushions or if he can be referred to the local occupational therapy team for advice and support. 

    I really do hope that things settle and improve soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator  

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Jenn

    Thank you so much, the doctors have said there is no more meds he can take that he is on the highest one and just have to try find something that works for him, I will try the bowel cancer forum. Thank you for you're advice 

    kind regards 

    angela

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