auntiefi Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I hope someone will be able to help me. My Dad has metastatic lung cancer with secondary tumour to the throat/neck. he has undergone chemo and a short course of radiotheraphy to prolong his life recently. We thought he would have longer, been given 6-12 months in June but he is fading so quickly. He is now so weak he can barely walk, getting from the bed to the toilet is an immense task, his legs are so weak and shakey. Today is the first day he hasn't got out of bed and just drifted in and out of sleep all day. he looks so grey and old and thin. It is destroying me seeing him like that. He is also immensely confused, not sure if that is tiredness or something else. Can anyone tell me of similar experiences or if anyone has any idea if this sounds like things are coming to an end already? I want my Dad aroudn for as long as possible but I dont want him to suffer. Yours sadly Fi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 You should call his doctor. He may be dehydrated and that will cause the confusion and weakness. His blood counts may be too low also. The treatment takes the good cells with the bad and he may need a shot to build up his counts or IV's to re-hydrate him. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Definitely call the doctor. They NEED to know this is going on. ((((hugs)))) to you. I know it's scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 It sounds to me like the doctor should definetely be updated on your Dads condition. Chemo can take its toll, but only a doctor should make the decision on what is going on with your Dad. I agree with Ry and Treeby that dehydration is a MAJOR cause of the symptoms you have described, so if you can get your Dad to drink, by all means do so, but make that phone call to the doc right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 call the doc. I'm so sorry you're going through this. do keep us posted. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Oh my, I can't imagine how rough all of this must be on you. I agree with the folks who think you should let the doc in on how your dad is feeling. Make sure you are taking care of yourself during this time as well. Keep us posted! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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