Help and Advice for Colon / Bowel Cancer

Hi,

My Nan has been battling cancer for a while now. She has colon cancer. We have received the news that it is terminal and inoperable. I hate seeing my Nan suffer and seeing her in so much pain. She is struggling to eat and a lot of the pain relief medicine the hospital are giving her aren't always helping.

 

She is managing to drink water and have about half a slice of toast a day at the moment, otherwise she is violently sick. I would really appreciate if someone could recommend any foods/drinks that she could try (nothing too heavy)?

Also, if anyone could recommend anything to help with pain relief (e.g. breathing exercises) and helping her sleep I would be very grateful!

Thanks in advance 

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  • Hello Seasider1,

    I just wanted to stop by and welcome you to our forum although I'm sorry for the reasons that bring you here.

    I can't recommend any foods or drinks you nan could try, but I had a look on our website and found some information on breathing exercises and on diet in advanced cancer.

    Also, if you feel like talking to someone on the phone might help we have a team of nurses available on this phone number 0808 800 4040, which is free to call from a UK landline, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    I hope this helps Seasider1.

    Warm wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

     

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  • Hello Seasider1,

    I just wanted to stop by and welcome you to our forum although I'm sorry for the reasons that bring you here.

    I can't recommend any foods or drinks you nan could try, but I had a look on our website and found some information on breathing exercises and on diet in advanced cancer.

    Also, if you feel like talking to someone on the phone might help we have a team of nurses available on this phone number 0808 800 4040, which is free to call from a UK landline, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    I hope this helps Seasider1.

    Warm wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

     

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