Hi guys,
New to the group and forum.
My mum has lung cancer, can't believe I've said it. We found out there was something there last year, but from day one she has said 'I don't want to know anything, if they find anything, I don't want anything done, I'm 83 and I don't want to be poked and prodded'. Jump forward to today, it has been confirmed that she has stage 3. A year on, she still doesn't want to know anything. I'm finding it hard, I know I'm doing the right thing respecting her wishes. I just wondered if anyone else has ever been in this situation? She's asymptomatic currently, and living life, but I wondered at what point do I involve the team?
Thank you for any advice/help.
Del
Hi Dinglyd, my dad is much the same, he always drummed it in to me and specified it on his poa, that he doesnt want treatment, tests, interventions of any sort. He is older than your mum at 91, but hes been like that for years. I try to get him to go to the dr as he does have some problems but he just wont. Its hard, but even if he knew, for example, that he had xyz, he would not want anything.
I will only involve anyone when hes not managing and becomes unsafe. Or he changes his mind. Its hard though isnt it?
Hello Malengwa,
Thank you so much for your reply, much appreciate it. Yes, it's very hard as we want the best for them. But at the same time we respect their wishes.
I hope you're dad stays comfortable, I'm sure with your love and respect he will be happy.
Take care.
Del
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