Have a G tube put in so he can get nutritional support
You need hospice to come help you and him. It's amazing how much help and comfort they are - and how your life and your husband's life will improve - even if it's a short period of time. A lot of people are on hospice for years these days - it's not like the old hospice that only comes the last few weeks of life. My husband has improved since under their care - over a year now - and I know it was because of their involvement. You can find them in your community in the phone book or online - or call your local hospital.
Good luck to you.
My brother also had Hep C, cirrohosis of the liver, liver cancer that spread to his bones and blood. He hardly ate and was losing weight everyday, and wanted to try anything to help himself live longer without losing any of the quality of life he had left. He was told his cancer was terminal, and a week and a half later he started on Nexavar. He took it for nine days before he started to vomit blood. We strongly believe that the side effect of vomiting from the nexavar contributed to ruptured esophageal varices. He died 36 hours later. My brother was also 57 years old. Spend quality time with your husband and do whatever you can to make him comfortable. God Bless.
Hi Laurie,
I understand what you are going through. Chemotherapy is not started on patients with poor performance status and/or poor nutritional status. The side effects of treatment (fatigue, body weakness, anorexia) would be more detrimental to the patient. For the time being, your husband would benefit most from supportive management like providing adequate pain control, improving nutritional status, alleviating the symptoms being experienced. Patient’s comfort is of utmost importance.
Regards and God bless.