Bowel cancer

My husband is 80 and just been told he has a 8cm tumour and needs operation we have not spoken to any surgeon yet he has had CT scan and MRI scan they phoned and said it was bowel cancer but we are all over the places don't know what to think or do it's frightening 

  • Hi White-snow and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry about the news you and your husband have been given. No doubt you're both contending with have a lot of thoughts and feelings at the moment but I'm glad you've joined us as many of our members know how scary this time can be and I'm sure you'll receive some support and advice from them soon.

    In the meantime, you can find out more about bowel cancer and the surgery he may be having just here. Our team of cancer nurses are also available to talk things through on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator