Hi, I've just joined this group. My stepdad has advanced lung cancer so we have difficult times ahead. My Mum is his main carer at the moment, in addition to the doctor, community nurse and Macmillan nurses going in weekly. I lost my own Dad to Oesophageal cancer back in 2010, so I know my Mum's trying to protect me from having to go through the same thing again, but that was 12 years ago now. Mum's 77 years old and has her own health issues so of course I'm trying to keep a close eye on her too. They're at the stage of wondering what to do when my stepdad starts to get worse. He wants to stay at home for as long as possible, rather than go into a hospice. The nearest hospice from where they live is about 25 miles away! Too far to keep going back and forth so yes home care is the route they would prefer. Is end of life care at home still possible in this day and age, with all the Covid stuff still floating around? Anyone else in a similar situation to this? Their doctor is very caring and nice, so I'm hoping he will steer them in the right direction.
Hi sunshine671 of course your step dad can stay home if that is what he and your mum want. But with my own experience with my mum who sadly passed with ovarian cancer, I know that things can change in a minute, and some decisions have to change.
It is great that your step dad is making his wishes known, and I hope you feel better with the knowledge that that can be possible. If you want to speak to someone about this, please call the Macmillan support line on 0808 808 00 00. They are available 7 days a week from 8am until 8pm.
