My dad was told last week he had stomach cancer, he will receive palliative care. We were told in a few weeks, they will admit him for a few days, to put a tube in his nose to empty his stomach. They will then laser the tumour an fit a stent to help with the blockage. He is severely anemic, been on iron tablets since March and had 2 blood transfusions. He has list 4 stone so far this year and has been on a liquid diet for 2 months. Feeling a bit abandoned…I know they said the would admit him in a couple of weeks but how long should I wait before chasing them up for a date?
Hello Shadoo
I am sorry to hear of your Dad's diagnosis of stomach cancer.
I would chase them up now. Dad is really poorly and losing weight and he needs support.
If you are unable to get anywhere with the hospital, I would contact his GP to chase up. During my own cancer journey, my GP was able to intervene on a couple of occasions and was able to contact the hospital consultant directly via the internal system. I was then contacted the same day to be offered an appointment the following day. That was on the Friday and I had surgery on the Monday. It may not be that quick for Dad but it will not hurt for the Doctor to get, at least a direct update.
How are you doing yourself? It can be really tough when someone you love has a diagnosis. If talking things through would help, then please do give the Support Line a call. The details are below and they are lovely on there.
Jane
