Far Infrared Heat Pad to help mum with T4 bowel cancer

Hi All. 
This is my first post. So thank you in advance.

My Mum has just been diagnosed with T4 bowel cancer. She has a narrowing of the bowel because of it and is struggling to pass faeces. She also gets cramps. She doesn't like taking stool softeners or painkillers - and so I researched a bit and came across Far Infrared Heat as a potential option to soothe cramps etc. 

Does anybody have any experience of Far Infrared? Does it help? Can it cause harm? 

Thank you. 

Baxter 

  • Hi Baxter,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to read about your Mum - I hope you are getting on OK.

    I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to be much help with this as it's not something I know about, but I wanted to send a reply. I would suggest you talk this through with your Mum's doctor/specialist as they will be best placed to advise, specifically to your Mum.

    I hope you're able to find out more soon and that your Mum is able to get some relief with the issue.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator