Dad has been in hospital for nearly 4 months. Multiple procures, tests, scan, 2 aspiration pneumonia, 3 ng tube, 1 jtube and now a rigg. Esophagus cancer, inoperable, incurable, very large mass. He now has a partially collapsed lung and pneumonia again - dr says they only have 1 antibiotic left to try and he has been on previous antibiotics for long periods. Dr said today Dad has weeks left. He was meant to go to valindre and start chemo, but is now too weak to do so, starting could risk his death sooner.
Does anyone have a similar situation? Experience of pallative care and what to expect??
Thank you
Hi Moon
I am really sorry to hear that your Dad has been in hospital for 4 months and that he is so unwell.
I understand that it is an upsetting and worrying time for you and am pleased that you felt able to contact us for support.
I will pop a link to some info about palliative care that may help but may I suggest you give the Support Line a call and talk things through with someone on there. They are there from 8am-8pm daily.
Palliative care for cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support
Supporting someone with cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support
I hope that they can make Dad comfortable.
Jane
