Hi there
my dad has been on cancer medication for 2 years now and he has just changed to a stronger medication since he has been in lockdown I’ve noticed he is looking very pale and all he does is sit in his chair and sleep all day is this normal or is this a sign that he is slowly giving up he is also feeling sick a lot more
Hi,
Sorry to hear about your dad. Would it be worth checking the patient information for this new medication to see it this is a known side effect? It might be if that is that is might be worth talking to the doctors in case that is something they can help. Does he has anything to combat the nausea too? Again speak to the doctors who might be able to do something about that.
Fingers crossed for you both.
<<hugs>>
Steve
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