MY DADS LIVER CANCER

[tenny296]

HI, MY DAD HAS LIVER CANCER SMALL CELL. HE HAS 6 TO 7 WEEKS TO LIVE... HIS LIVER LEVELS ARE VERY HIGH. HE IS VERY CONFUSED.. HIS DR GAVE US MEDICINE TO GIVE HIM FOR THIS AND SAID HE WOULD BE BACK TO HIS NORMAL SELF... MY FAMILY AND I ARE IN ARGUMENT ABOUT GIVING THIS TO HIM BECAUSE THEY SAY HE IS BETTER NOT KNOWING ABOUT HIS HIS SHORT TIME LEFT TO LIVE... WHAT SHOULD WE DO? THANKS SARAH

[budburma]

Hi Sarah-

So sorry to hear your sorrow.  Bill is right and hospice is likely your best option.  Beyond serivces for your dad in the form of meds and equipment, they offer family grief counseling that I, with the passing of own father, have personally found to be indespensible.  Take care of yourself as well and think about your dad's wishes, not what you or anyone else wishes or thinks, just his.  Act on those and if they are unclear, find peace and solace acting in his best interest.  It's a very sad and difficult place to be, but use the support around you as much as you can and best wishes.
Art

[Bill1954]

Hi Sarah,

I’m sorry to hear about your dad’s illness; I assume he’s been assessed by a transplant center? I think your best bet right now is to contact the hospice in your area and ask for immediate assistance. Hopefully they can help you sort out your father’s wishes. If I were in his shoes, I’d probably want to be alert to deal with last minute decisions regarding estate, etc. This is a very personal matter, and hospice is usually very adept at handling situations like this. My best to you and your family, and I hope you and your father can find peace soon.

Bill