Dad prognosis

FormerMember
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Hiya everyone 

my dad was diagnosed 4 yrs with bowel cancer as well as liver meta he now has stoma and lung lesion he has stopped all treatment as he is palliative.I have reduced my hours at work to care for him as a few weeks ago he was very poorly indeed but this last week or so he has been really well eating well and got his colour back.I feel like  Iam waiting for thin to become poorly again also feel guilty reducing my hours maybe too soon.Truth is I’m confused 

  • Hi 

    So sorry to hear about your dad . If I am reading this correctly once your dad stopped chemo his health has improved ! My mum had a horrible time on chemo so I can totally see how it’s hard to separate the chemo effects from disease progression as they can really look the same . Clinically the oncologist would have a feel for how his liver is functioning. I think it can compensate for a while before a tipping point is reach but they would have a grasp of how well it is functioning  . Would your dad be ok with you giving them a call ?

    I know my friends mum stopped treatment and had quite a few good months . 

    Sounds as though he still has a good appetite when the chemo has been removed !

    Our helpline staff would have a lot of experience in that field . 0808 808 0000. They would be able to give you more insight .

    So difficult to know what to do at times .

    take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to court

    Thank you so much for taking the time to message me,I just feel in limbo waiting for a relapse and guilty about reducing my hours too early so letting my work down when maybe I could have left it w bit longer my head is buzzing