What do you do when a lung cancer patient says he can't understand why his breathing is worse, and why he keeps losing weight, even though he's eating quite well? He knows that there is no more treatment that can be given, but I'm not convinced that he has grasped the fact that his life is limited because the cancer hasn't been cured. He was told that his last Xray was one of the clearest he'd had, and he has interpreted that to mean that the cancer was gone. Sadly that wasn't the case. He's having disturbed nights due to his poor breathing, and when he walks a few steps (which is really only to the bathroom now) he has to use a stick as he can't feel his feet. They don't hurt, he just can't feel anything, and he doesn't feel safe.
Me and my sister are at a loss as to what to do. I've left a message with the mac nurse, so maybe she'll have some ideas. We're also worried that Mum, who is the full-time carer, is struggling to cope, but she's too proud to ask for help.
If anyone has had any similar experience, I'd like to hear from you. Thanks everyone.
