Karenb1

I'm sorry that you've had such a rocky start to your husband's cancer treatment. I don't understand how a CT scan with contrast caused a perforated bowel. I'm sure that the pandemic has made this diagnosis much hard for both of you. I am a Stage IV rectal cancer survivor. I'm here to help and support you and answer questions. I hope that things are better now - I have a permanent colostomy so I can help with those questions too.

The story about having both a tumor removal as well as a colectomy is very interesting. I had cancer in the lymph nodes that was about to spread around like wildfire. They were able to remove the tumor and surrounding colon tissue. I suspect that was what happened here. If he had a noncancerous blockage sometimes that can be prevented with drinking more water.

Very sorry to hear this, it's such an emotional roller coaster in the beginning, we all feel for you! As JaneA said, we are a wealth of information and experience here so hopefully we can help.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
Founder, WhatNexter