New diagnosis : husband diagnosed with bowel cancer

Hello every one... I was just wondering if anybody has had t4 2 bowel diagnosis where first told they could operate but then next appointment said they can't due to the cancer spreading into the back muscle.??

I've hunted the Internet but can't seem to find anything. My husband was diagnosed last Sunday 

Woukd be most grateful to anyone who can give advice please. Still waiting for his first oncologist app so don't know much. 

Thank you x

  • Hello Pongos-angel, 

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I am really sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis. I hope you will hear from someone else diagnosed with bowel cancer who has had the very same experience of being told they could not operate due to cancer spreading into the back muscle. 

    I can imagine you feel a little bit in the dark at the moment as you are waiting for his first oncologist appointment.  We have some information on bowel cancer on this page which might be useful to you ahead of your husband's first appointment. I hope you won't mind but I have slightly edited your title to include the words 'husband diagnosed with bowel cancer' - this will make your post more visible on the forum and will help it be more easily spotted by other members who may be in a similar situation. 

    Our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator