Gosh, don't know where to start. I've been using this site for a while now. Have beaten breast cancer (I hope). Now my dad, who has always been a healthy, non meat eater, non-smoker, occasional drinker has been diagnosed with secondary liver cancer. I have spoken to my GP today who tells me that that dad's CT scan has confirmed what they have been worried about (primary bowel?). She doesn't want to say until dad has spoken with the consultant on Monday..
Dad doesn't know any of this. I am devastated as the GP is talking about palliative treatment and Macmillan care etc before we have even discussed any possible treatment.
My dad is very poorly. He is sleeping most of the day and hardly eating or drinking at all, but I am looking for some positive comments. He is generally a very fit 68 year old and the doctor at the hospital told him she recognises that he has been very fit so I am hoping this will stand him in good stead.
I am just very concerned that he is almost bed-ridden these days. Is there any hope for him? I know that liver problems causes sleepiness, but am scared to ask questions in case I am told the worst, I think I need some hope to cling to.
I have been reading some encouraging information on the macmillan cancer site and hope that the docs will offer some sort of treatment. I will keep you posted, but hope in the meantime I will receive some encouragment.
Thanks for reading this. Best wishes to you all, Christine xx
