As a family, we have been given the devastating news that our dad has been diagnosed with stage 4 Oesophageal Cancer. Surgery is not an option. Immunotherapy is not an option and we've been told the prognosis is months. This is a massive heartbreak for our family as our dad is currently fit and well and you'd have never guessed he has a deadly tumour growing inside him. Unfortunately the care he has been given so far is appalling. His first chemotherapy session has been constantly delayed due to some test results not being back. These tests were delayed due to a careless human error of someone not ticking the correct box and sending them off in time. No one has took responsibility of this and we've had to chase them up for an update. The only time we hear from them, is when ring them. When you tell someone that they have months to live, how can you allow 6 weeks to pass without treatment?! Me, my mum and sister all work for the hospital he's at so it's a kick in teeth. We've had to go down the PALS/complaints route. A formal investigation is currently happening and we've finally got a date this Friday for his first chemo session. However, all the chemo in the world wont change the prognosis and i cant bear the thought of him not being here this time next year. My dad is the eternal optimist but behind closed doors he's been breaking down over how he wont see his grandkids grow up and how scared he is. I feel numb with emotion if that's even possible. How are people expected to carry on with life whilst coping with this?
Hi jamjazzmine
This is the link to the oesophageal cancer group which would be a good place to ask your question about eating and drinking. Once you've joined the group you can start a new post asking your question and I'm sure the other members of the group will be happy to share their experiences with you.
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