Hi everyone my name is Mark I live at home now with my mother and father who has a tumor and cancerous and cannot operate he is down to 6 stone 3lbs now he had is first radiotherapy last week its a progressive cancer they cannot operate because its in the lung near the spine he is on all kinds of medication like morphine tabs liquid antibiotics besides rest of them because of his situation and he is bed ridden now I would just like to no if I should take him for is second blast or keep at home where is loved ones are .we are coming to terms of what's going to happen but it's how longcan someone survive without eating
Hi Yorkie bar welcome to the group, but sorry to hear about your dad. I would suggest you take him to his next appointment, radiotherapy can really help with pain relief, as it shrinks the tumour which then relieves the pressure on the nerves. They will assess him at his appointment before the session starts, and ask him how he is feeling in general. They will not continue with the treatment if they do not think he is well enough.
If you are worried about him not eating then I suggest you speak to his lung nurse. If he becomes really unwell then call 111.
I am so sorry to hear this. I cared for my mum at home through her passing with ovarian cancer. The macmillan nurse that came to her house was truly wonderful, and such a support to us all.
This is going to be a tough time for you, please do reach out to the MacMillan support line if you need to talk 0808 808 00 00.
You are doing a great job supporting your father, know that your strength and love will carry him through on his final journey.
