Urothelial cancer

My husband has been diagnosed with urothelial cancer. He has been given 6 rounds of chemo which has stabilised the cancer. He's now to get radiotherapy and immunotherapy. It's not curable we're told but it's hoped to give him more time. 

At the moment he's in a lot of pain he was told it could be faecal impaction and has been on laxative for a few weeks. He's now been told to stop taking the laxative by his consultant as its affecting his kidney function. He's still in pain! No one seems that concerned but it's not good for his quality of life at the moment. Anyone had similar experience and found a solution?

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Geraldine.

    I'm sorry to hear about your husband's challenges with urothelial cancer treatment and pain.

    It might be a good idea to communicate his ongoing pain to his medical team for reassessment and explore alternative pain management options, since they're aware of the particularities of your husband's case. 

    Hopefully other forum members will be here soon with better advice but until they do, feel free to reach out to one of our nurses as they might be able to give some general advice on how to improve your husband's comfort. The team can be reached on this number 0808 800 4040 Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Wishing you and your husband strength as you navigate through this difficult period,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator