Hi all, I'm new here. I know no one can really answer my question without much information on the patient but it's the lack of information that brings me here. My 92 year old Grandad was diagnosed two weeks ago after suffering terrible reflux. His wife either does not know or will not tell me more (I suspect does not know). All I do know is the cancer has not spread but due to his age he cannot have surgery. His wife said he was told he'll just have to live with it until he doesn't so I assume that means no treatment at all. I know he is having daily injections at his home but I don't know what that's for. He has had a stent fitted but is still struggling to take anything in due to nausea (he's on Ensure but doesn't want to drink them). He was admitted to hospital last night with an infection related to his poor nutritional status but is getting better already. I also know the cancer hasn't spread. He's very tired (which could be due to insufficient calories).
What I really need to know is in these circumstances are we talking days, weeks or months in all likelihood? I know there are no certainties but I feel in limbo not having any idea.
So sorry for your loss, I hope that all of his family are coping ok.
Lowe'
