Dads Decline

Hi . I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. I don’t feel I have the knowledge or experience to advise you but perhaps you could the nurses a ring on 

0808 808 00 00

Hope they’re able to help you and your mum

Take care

Karen x

Hi 

Totally understand what you are saying . For my mum she went from asymptotic stage 4 to loosing three stones , refused to drink and a couple of emergency admissions with confusion and unable to stand . It was in fact all chemo induced but it’s so hard to separate the two . However we also came from medical backgrounds and I understand exactly what you are saying .

Have you been able to have a look at his tumour markers CEA to see if it’s having any impact ? Have you noticed any other signs ?

We tried to find a balance . We placed a bottle of water beside her and the only requirement was she took one sip every five minutes . A glass was just too big a task and she would have brought it back up . We also got her into hospital on another occasion and bagged up with fluids . The benefits of that was we could see a lot was to do with dehydration and not disease progression . They also gave her a CT scan whilst she was in ! Have you thought about asking the GP to have a look at him to assess . We found it very helpful . He also spelt out to her the need to hydrate and the implications of not . We had until we were at frustration levels but she took it from him .

Can I just say that was one of the most compromised times I had . I felt conflicted between trying to force fluids and just want to ease her discomfort . 
I guess in the end he will lead you in his wishes . 

Sending you all our love and support .

Court