Hi hope you are all ok x My Dad was diagnosed back in May with oesophageal & stomach cancer, it has spread to his lymph nodes. He only managed 1 chemotherapy session which put him in hospital because he was so weak with the amount of weight he has lost. He had a stent fitted to help with the eating. A month later he can’t eat much due to the cancer in his stomach. He sleeps most of the time. I had an appointment with the oncologist today and said basically he is in the care of the palliative care team to manage his pain. I am looking after dad by myself and I’m so scared and don’t know what to expect, the consultant said he may have a few months left but can’t confirm. I feel so tired and useless.
Does anyone have any advice x Thank you in advance x
Hi Sjd200
Sorry to hear about your dad and glad you reached out on here.
Do you have any support for you both? Some hospices do support at home and that can be very helpful. You would also be eligible for a needs assessment and a carers assessment for you see here.
You are very far from useless, just trying to manage the best you can in a next to impossible situation. Do post on here whenever or it you might find it helpful to speak to someone then our helpline is open 8am to 8pm 7 days a week.
<<hugs>>
Steve
