husband

[ashlyngirl]

   hi my husband has colon cancer a rare one i think it  is neuroendocrine had operation it is stage 4 it has spread to lyponodes and to pelvis and a spot on his back doing chemo but all they can do is slow it down they said 14 to18 months but he got a problems he dring alot of beerand that worries me . the canceris yes i know that much but the drinking makes it even worst right

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

I am really sorry to even think about all that you must be going through.

Is there a possibility of family or friends being able to convince him?

Well, drinking alcohol in case of colon cancer does worsen the prognosis.

Alcohol will in itself act as an independant risk factor for general debility and other harmful affects on the liver and brain apart from the primary disease of his having colon cancer.

What has his doctor advised?
Do let us know if you have any doubts.
Take care.
Regards.

[ashlyngirl]

my husband  is not going to get help that i know .is the time shorter because of this

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

I am very sorry about your husband's condition and the worry it is causing you.

He has to stop drinking beer, because that will not help and only worsen his general health and the disease process.

You need to convince him and if thats not possible talk to his doctor and if possible enrol him in one of the alcohol withdrawl support groups.

Do let us know if you have any other doubts.
You need to be strong about this and face it with hope.
Good luck.