Hi All
My 58 year old husband was diagnosed with rectal carcinoma on 12 July. it was a shock as you never think it will happen to you but reading here it most certainly seems to touch most families now.
He had major surgery two weeks ago and has what he is hoping is a temporary stoma. We waited over two weeks for the results hoping and praying that was it clear but unfortunately not yesterday we were told he has a T3 and now has to have chemotherapy. We do not know much more until we see the surgeon early next week so a bit in the dark at the moment.
He is not very hungry most of the time, has lost a lot of weight. I am trying to make him healthy nutritional meals that do not include the foods that stoma patients are recommended to avoid. I am now worried that the chemo will mean he will lose more so want to try and build him up before then if I possibly can. Home made tasty milkshakes may be something I could try.
I have joined today and am working my way through posts on the forum and would be grateful for any tips or advice.
Although a bit of an emotional wreck at the moment determined to stay positive and help him fight this dreadful disease.
Thanks in advance x
