My dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer at the end of last year, it had spread to local nodes and two nodes further away by liver and lungs. He was told inoperable because of comorbidities. He had some palliative chemo (capox) but ended up in hospital 3 times, due to severe D&V and infections. His last dose was over 4 weeks ago, since then he’s been deteriorating.
He now hasn’t eaten for over 2 weeks, drinking small amounts. Feels dizzy, short of breath, productive cough. Sleeping more during the day.
He thinks with antibiotics and antisickness he’ll be better in a few days. I wonder if he’s declining towards death?
He has nothing in place in terms of DNR, no palliative care in place and doesn’t think that he needs it yet. He lives alone, we’re nearby, but if something happens overnight etc he’s alone.
