My Dad has stage 4 lung cancer in the last 2 weeks he’s almost stopped eating, becomes agitated , confused he’s lost most of his mobility. I’m really unsure of what to do for him and how to help him.
Hi have you contacted his GP and Nurse Specialist attached to his Consultant as they will be able help. If your worried now ring 111. Have you siblings that can help or other family members to help and support you.
His GP came out last week gave him cocodamol and protein drinks. The community palliative care are visiting on 7th the first visit. My only sibling is in care. My husband and sons help. My mum is caring for him but she is 84 and I worry about her health.
MichW sorry to tell you this but there is not much you CAN do other than be the person you would want around you if it happened to you. You are not sick - he is and you cannot change this (as much as we would all want to)... so if the roles were reversed and you were sick, what would you want? I am truly sorry but that's all the advice I have. I keep telling myself that all I can do is make sure she (my wife is terminally ill), is safe, loved, cared for, as comfortable as she can be and is treated with dignity and respect... this is tough and there is no getting around it. We will all die at some stage, he is fortunate to have people around him who love him. Sending strength mate!
Thank You SRR I do know this in the back of my mind. Thank you for putting it down in writing for me. I am now focusing on making his time as pleasant as I can and being there for my Mum. I wish you well in caring for your wife thank you for confirming my thoughts.
