My dads cancer is terminal , for around 24 hours he’s had the hiccups has anyone else experienced this or have any tips on what I can do to help ? Also he has pain in his ankles says his veins feel really hard is this normal to experience ?
Hi and welcome to the Online community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your dad's diagnosis.
Each cancer journey is so different bringing various challenges but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot so can I highlight our very supportive Pancreatic cancer Group.
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