Hi, my friend has bowel cancer and has had chemotherapy, unfortunately it hasn't shrunk the tumour. He starts 5 weeks of intense radiotherapy on Monday, what happens if that doesn't shrink the tumour either?
Welcome to the forum Jaffa although I'm sorry to hear your friend has bowel cancer and that the chemotherapy wasn't able to shrink the tumour but hopefully the intense radiotherapy will help.
I can't answer that question but our cancer nurses may be able to help. You can call them for free from a UK landline on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. Do give them a call as they will be able to talk through your friend's situation with you in more detail.
Come back and let us know how your friend gets on over the next 5 weeks, we'll be thinking of you and will have our fingers crossed that the treatment will shrink the tumour.
