Chris
In the UK I believe the stool softener is Lactolose.
Remember, you must try to keep your weight up at the moment, eat lots of that good fresh cream . My hubby used to eat cans of Ambrosia rice pudding with heavy cream, easy to eat and lots of calories.
Where in the UK are you? I am from Scotland and my hubby Liverpool.
Good luck to you Chris.
Marica

Caregiver to husband Pete, Dx 4/03 SCC Base of Tongue Stage IV. Chemo /Rad no surgery. Treatment finished 8/03. Doing great!