advise plz re,lung cancer?

[mummyof3babas]

:UPDATE!.....fob grandad was rushed into hosp 2 days ago and now all the family are around him saying goodbye, he has a matter of hrs left i honestly dont know what to do

 

[mummyof3babas]

sorry about spelling mistakes,,

 

[lilyd]

So sorry, cancer is vile.

The only thing I could suggest are meal replacement drinks, these can be prescribed by the GP x

 

[mummyof3babas]

i think hes on the milkshakes:/ i just feel chemo when hes already so weak is not the way to go, i know im not a health professional but i just dont

 

[modified]

like a pp said, meal replacement drinks are probably the only way to go.

But if he's as weak as you say, I'd question the use of chemo - it sounds like it's at the stage where chemo will only be prolonging his life, not curing the cancer.

My grandad was at the same stage when he was diagnosed. He had no chemo, just pain relief.

Did you know a lot of people get over their cancer to go on and die from the results of the chemo? It's a really horrible thing for a relatively fit (minus the cancer!) person, nevermind someone so sick

I'm so sorry you're going through this

 

[mummyof3babas]

thankyou so much for that, with the mass being so big, and the way he is now i think it would be a bad idea for chemo:/ such a sad time right now sorry to ask but did ur grandad pass away from cancer?

 

[modified]

Chemo wreaks havoc on the body My mum is a cancer nurse and sees it everyday. I actually nursed her through lung cancer last year but she was incredibly lucky and caught it very early - it was able to be cured through surgery with no chemo. Thankfully; she's always said she doesn't think she'd have chemo if she got cancer because of how harsh it is.

He did die. It traveled to his wind pipe and it collapsed so he couldn't eat if he tried - he lasted 3 months from diagnosis

It's so, so important that people listen to their bodies and go to the doctor. My grandad had been having symptoms for well over a year, probably over a few years to be honest. He never, ever went to the doctor though and, by the time he was forced to, it was far too late.

Despite what all the adverts, leaflets and information would have you believe, you don't need to have a "persistent cough" to have lung cancer.

My mum went to the doctor with an ache at the front of her shoulder and armpit. She was sent for a chest x ray. 2-3 days later, she was diagnosed with lung cancer. 3 months later, she had 60% of her lung removed.

 

[mummyof3babas]

oh im so soo sorry to hear that iv said i dont think he has much longer i saw him for the first time in 3 months yesterday and it broke my heart he was on his breathing machine, he was looked so so skinny and fragile, cant talk are walk it actually shocked me i also saw my nan die of cancer of the bile duct an it was a horrible thing to go through

 

[bananaboat]

He needs to eat, eat, eat. Easier said than done, but he needs the strength to fight both the cancer and the chemo. Shakes and nuts are great to get lots of calories and good fat in. If he's not able to eat, you can talk to the doctor to see if he would be a good candidate for a g-tube to ensure he's getting nourishment.

My FIL lost too much weight too fast and never had a fighting chance.

 

[dani_tinks]

Smoothies? You could put avocados in them which are full of healthy fats.
My hubby's an oncologist who specialises in lung cancer and I know when his patients are so frail and the mass is so large he just cannot give the chemo, simply because he knows it's too hard on the patients. Sometimes with frail patients their hemoglobin and platelets can be down (which they find out through blood tests). It can be very detrimental to give those patients chemo and could cause more harm than good. It could increase risks of complications.
to you and your family, cancer is evil xx

 

[deafgal]

I have so many family with cancer. Some are survivors and some aren't (my parents were one of those who didn't survive). The best you can do is help him live comfortable, eat healthy. You and your family can get togethaer an make meals as some people with advanced cancer can't do much anymore. ..i would make freezer meal so they or their caregiver can just heat it up and serve.

 

[mummyof3babas]

thanks for all the replies hes managed abit of jelly and cream as hes only able to eat soft food because of the white stuff hes bringing up:/ his nurse is seeing him tmorow so im sure fob mum will ask any questions x

 

[supertabby]

So sorry to hear that.

My grandad also had lung cancer and deteriorated very quickly with a lot of weight loss. He didn't have the chemo as he was told it was terminal by the time he got the diagnosis (after many years of emphysema the symptoms of lung cancer went unnoticed too long). He did live for 11 months after diagnosis but most of that he was increasingly bedridden and on oxygen. He also couldn't eat and had Complan (meal replacement drinks). That's about the best that can be given to someone who can't eat anything substantial.

I hope he can get through this, it does sound like it will be a tough battle for him and his doctors though. Good luck and hugs.

 

[BellaBoo0512]

So sorry to hear your news

My dad had lung cAncer and also lost his appetite, as another poster has said.. The doctor will prescribe milkshakes. My dad just ate what he could when he could. Most days he could only manage a bit of angel delight. I don't know where abouts you are but have you tried contacting Macmillan? They are amazing and will be able to answer any questions you may have x