Post-surgery many people have problems with bowel control. We take for granted our ability to control bowel motions, but forget that we went through our early years being ‘potty trained’. Potty Training Potty training as a toddler was a real
It is important to maintain a good hydration level (3-4 litres of clear fluid daily). A good indicator is when passing water, excluding the first sample of the day, urine should be clear and colourless, the deeper the colour, the lower the hydration level. …
In a study, it was found that a significant percentage of people diagnosed with cancer would benefit from professional psychological support. From 25% upto 50% for stage IV diagnoses. It is suspected that everyone in the stage 4 category would
What can you do to improve the effectiveness of your treatment? When we are diagnosed with bowel cancer we tend to surrender ourselves to the medical system – they have the essential tools to cure us. This can lead to
About 30% of bowel cancers are considered to have an inherited component. The most prominent inherited condition is called Lynch Syndrome. Although they are termed Inherited Tumours, that does not mean a person can inherit cancer. Conditions like Lynch Syndrome
Paralytic Ileus is a condition where the intestines (small and large bowel) stop working. How the bowel works. Peristalsis Autonomic There are sensors in the gut lining that are analysing the contents of the gut and acting accordingly – releasing
Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) is a procedure to remove all visible signs of cancer in the abdominal cavity. In particular it removes any lesions on the peritoneum – the surface layer of the cavity wall and some organs. This procedure is often
Type Fasting and Cancer into a search engine and you will find hundreds (if not thousands) of ‘opinions’ online, many of them from people not even qualified to give medical opinions. There has been a lot of research done by
After a cancer diagnosis, many people try to take back some control by exploring diet and nutrition. Whilst turning to Doctor Google is tempting, the Penny Brohn UK charity suggests being wary of anything online claiming to ‘cure cancer’ and
When someone goes to the doctor with symptoms the GP has a set of guidelines to follow. This includes consideration of the symptoms. Increasingly they are encouraged to give the patient a FIT test …
