so my uncle has had cancer 3 times each time it has been a different type. He has never smoked. He now has terminal cancer and Thursday we were informed he was ready for the hospice . Today palliative care nurse has been in and said not yet he can stay at home. I understand but just feel confused. My brain is struggling. I myself am autistic
Hi Meg17
I'm sorry to read that your uncle is now now terminally ill. It must be a shock as you may have been thinking that he may have been able to have more treatment, like he has done previously. Treatment for cancer takes a massive toll on the body and sometimes the body can't take any more or the treatment isn't working or that the cancer has spread too much or is in areas that can't be treated. This may be hard for you to take and you may be feeling overwhelmed. Is there anyone you can talk to? If you feel you don't want to talk to family, can I suggest the Macmillan helpline. They are very helpful and understanding, this is the link to contact https://www.macmillan.org.uk/about-us/contact-us
I hope that your uncle remains comfortable and pain free and that the end is peaceful with all his loved ones there with him. I know that he will appreciate you trying to make sense of the situation. Best wishes to you and your family.
A x
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