After bowel surgery

My husband has just had a cancerous tumour removed from his small intestine, the surgeon tried keyhole but had to resort to open surgery, 30 staples. He's home now and it's 9 days later. He's been very sick and has awful diarrhea anytime he eats, which is very little. Does anyone know how long these symptoms will last? 

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  • Hi REID-,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear that your husband has been struggling. It's difficult to advise on your question - your husband's doctor would be best placed to do this, so do give them a call if you haven't already.

    You are also welcome to call our nurses if you'd like to talk things through. You can reach them on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    I hope that you can find out more and that things improve soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi REID-,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear that your husband has been struggling. It's difficult to advise on your question - your husband's doctor would be best placed to do this, so do give them a call if you haven't already.

    You are also welcome to call our nurses if you'd like to talk things through. You can reach them on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    I hope that you can find out more and that things improve soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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