Constipation

Some of the medication that you take in the treatment of head and neck cancer can tend to make you go to the toliet less frequently than usual. There are plenty of simple ways to tackle this and the nursing staff will be able to advise you.

If you have a problem with constipation please don't feel embarassed to mention it when you attend the ward or out-patient clinic. To prevent or manage constipation early is much better than waiting.