Hello again and I hope everyone in this group is as well as they can be.
I don’t really know if I want to ask anything or just get my thoughts out!
My dad was diagnosed July last year and has the SOC. unfortunately, there was a recurrence Dec 25 and started PCV in January.
Next week dad should start his 2nd round of PCV.
however he is becoming increasingly fatigued and stays in bed most of the day. He might go for a short walk if he feels up to it. The cold weather really seems to get to him now, and his peripheral vision in his left eye has all but gone. I’m so sad because he seems so down which I completely understand. He was a fit 68 year old who adored his motorbikes and his family and now he can’t spend time doing the things he loved because he’s so exhausted. He’s gifting his bikes to people who have admired them over the years but it feels like the beginning of the end now.
Part of me thinks what goof will continuing with PCV do because I know how down he is. What a god awful situation we all find ourselves in.
Sending love to you all x
HI SUzuki750
lovely to hear from you. Sorry to hear that your dad is struggling with fatigue. Has he mentioned this to his medical team?
I hear what you are saying about what good will it do and its a fair point. G declined all further treatment after the initial 6 weeks of oral chemo/radiotherapy and that was a decision I had to respect. He valued quality of life over quantity. At the end of the day its your dad's decision whether to continue treatment in conjunction with the guidance from his medical team or not.
Supporting someone through this journey is "God awful" as you put it and a complete emotional rollercoaster ride for all involved. I get it.
That's a lovely gesture to gift his bikes. G had a few bikes over the years. Now its my son who is into them. He recently bought his dream Harley,
Sending you a huge virtual hug and lots of strength.
love n hugs
Wee Me xx
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