Worried tumor might be bleeding

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So my dad was initially diagnosed as stage 3 in Feb 2023 - after an intense chemoradio schedule he was given the all clear in November 2023 and been clear up until July this year when he was getting difficulty swallowing again and scans found though the original tumour (GOJ) was still gone he had a new one in his stomach and then in Sept we found out it had spread to liver so now stage 4.

He has gone down hill pretty rapidly since we found this out (end of August we were on holiday and he was fairly active) - anyway he had a stent fitted about 4 weeks ago and he’s got worse and worse since.

on Tuesday he got rushed into hospital after D&V and dizziness and blood in his sick and black stools. Anyway he had a camera down yest and we are waiting for the report back today - we have been told the worst case is the tumour is bleeding and he will only have weeks to live as there is nothing they can do to stop it.

Does anyone have any experience of a tumour bleeding that can offer any advice? 

  • Hello Nogaboy, 


    Im very sorry to read about your dad. A difficult time for you all.

    Hopefully the report didnt come back as worst case scenario.

    I cant offer any advice just to share that my dad had complications following 2 failed stent procedures. His tumour also bled. 

    Dad was advanced stage 4 & very poorly. We managed to get him home after the 3rd & final stent (to correct the first 2 done over a 3 week period). He was very weak & deteriorated rapidly. He was readmitted & was found to have a blood clot & fluid on his lung, fluid building up in his abdomen.

    We were told it can be common for the tumours to bleed. He had the stents in the hope it would give him more time. Sadly it didnt, he died 2 months after diagnosis with no quality of life.

    Things moved really quickly with dad but we had wanted a second opinion before the stent screw up. Dont be deterred by the 'nothing they can do' if bleeding is what comes back, & trust your own feelings on it all. If you can get a second opinion, get PALS involved to review your dads care urgently you might get the swift response needed to support your dad so they do everything possible to treat him.

    Sending strength to you & your family.

  • Hi, you mentioned PALS. What is that? Anne

  • Patient Advisory Liaison Service (PALS) Slight smile

    They can usually progress concerns quickly for you as they can access the right people you need involved, directly. 

    We had a good experience with PALS.