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How Long Should One Use Drainage Tubes And Catheter Post Prostate Cancer Surgery?
Hi,my brother in law had prostate cancer. He had surgery in December to remove his prostate and lymphnodes. To date,he still has all the drainage tubes in,plus the catherater. He is on antibiotics for infection and a bacteria somewhere in his body. He is growing more frustrated every day. What can be done to help him??
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, if the patient is having malignancy then chances of nervous break down is very likely and in such situation moral support helps the lot, encourage the patient for life and everything hope this information helps.
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How Long Should One Use Drainage Tubes And Catheter Post Prostate Cancer Surgery?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, if the patient is having malignancy then chances of nervous break down is very likely and in such situation moral support helps the lot, encourage the patient for life and everything hope this information helps.