Radiotherapy

Hi friend has been diagnosed with rectal lower bowel cancer.

She has been told she is having radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

However when she went to hospital they can't give her radiotherapy because she is bloated and full of gas,has to go back home they don't seem to be telling her anything! Very worried this has gone on for a year which is how she was diagnosed in the first place bloating etc any help out there thanks sue

  • Hello Oludeniz,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. How unfortunate that your friend wasn't able to have radiotherapy because of being bloated. She definitely deserves an explanation as to why this happened and what the next steps will be. Perhaps she could give the hospital a call and ask them for clarification on this?

    Do mention to your friend too that, if she lives in the UK, she can also give our nurses a ring on this free number 0808 800 4040 - the line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

    I hope this helps a little and best wishes also to your friend and do wish her the best of luck from us for her treatment. She is most welcome to join our forum too if she wants to talk to others who have had a similar diagnosis.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator