Hi.
My Dad was diagnosed with a 9cm tumour on his lung 3 weeks ago which has caused a pathological fracture to his rib.
He is currently taking inhalers, Lansoprazole, paracetamol, ibuprofen,. MST 15mg, and Oramorph as required. He is in quite a bit of pain in many positions and cannot stop making grunting noises when breathing out (unless really concentrates on slow breathing). Over the last week he has started to get a more severe pain in his shoulder after eating but we are not sure whether this is something that needs to be flagged to the GP or Respiratory Consultant or do we try and manage it (I think that the MST will need to be increased). He is too unwell to receive any treatment for the cancer and I want to ensure that he does not have to exper too much pain. As a family we are unsure what the next weeks/ months look like and when to seek further help. I really don't want him to suffer.
Has anyone else experienced anything similar? Any help appreciated. Thank you
