Newly diagnosed stage 2 cancer with UC and diabetes
My 60 year old mum has just been diagnosed with stage 2 rectal adenocarcinoma, with a cancerous polyp measuring about 5-7cm. She’s been a longtime sufferer of Ulcerative Colitis (left side, about 40cm) and has type 2 diabetes which is managed with diet and metformin. She also has high blood pressure. We’ll hear on 22 May whether she’ll need chemo/radiography or if she will only need surgery.
With all these conditions (especially where the UC and diabetes diets can often be contradictory) my family and I are a bit overwhelmed and confused about how to support her and help her recovery. She has been bleeding non-stop for a few months now and is very weak.
We siblings are putting money together to help her - get her a weekly cleaner and buy her organic food (or whatever is best for her). Three siblings live with her so will be doing the cooking, appointments etc. and try to take the pressure off her. Does anyone have a similar experience with this combination of illnesses and how did you plan your diet/lifestyle? Has anyone tried fasting to kill the cancer with these conditions (especially with the concern of blood glucose dropping). Any advice would be appreciated!!