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Effects of rectal cancer

Chris34
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I have been diagnosed with rectal cancer.  For the last 6 weeks or so my bowel movements have been difficult;  pressure in the bowel which needs to be relieved quickly and is explosive;  been wakened in the night  up to 6 time to rush to the loo.   Any suggestions as to how to ease the pressure ?     Chris34

  • Hi Chris34,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with this issue. If you haven't already, do discuss this with your doctor as they will be best placed to advise and hopefully offer some suggestions to help.

    We also have nurses available if you'd like to talk things through. You can do this either by posting in the 'Ask the Nurses' section of this forum, or by calling freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
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    Hi Chris 

    I too have rectal cancer and have been through all the toilet fun and games ,not funny at all , have you got oralmorph ? It helped  me.

    I have just had stoma op and am getting used to it. No pain now, next up is radiotherapy to try and shrink tumour , mine is terminal but this may give me some more time and a better quality of life.

    Take care and try to be positive, you are not alone.

    All the best

    Tony

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    Hi Tony, thanks for your supportive message.   My situation is also terminal.  I am seeing a palliative nurse shortly and will mention the oralmorph, thanks.

    Best wishes

    Chris 

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