Bowel cancer

My wife had bowel cancer 61/2 years ago. She had the Ileocecal valve removed which is the connection between the large and small bowel. Now there is little control between the two and the result is either constipation or diarrhoea. She does not like using lactulose or loperamide because it just accentuates the problems. Any ideas to help? Have tried to find a magic wand but without any luck.

  • Hello and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry to hear about the situation your wife is in and that you've not had much luck finding a solution to this problem. As this is quite a specific issue I would really recommend giving our cancer nurses a call to see what information they can give you. Their number is 0808 800 4040, which is free to call from a UK landline, and they are available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. Maybe you and your wife could book an appointment to see the GP as well if you haven't done so already as they may be able to help with this too.

    Best wishes to you both, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator