Hello and thank you for your post.

I am very sorry to hear about your dad's situation and I can appreciate the worry you have. 

It looks like your dad would benefit from a referral to a community nursing palliative care team (sometimes these are known as the Macmillan team). They could help your dad and his family make sense of what is now happening. However, they are also experts at controlling symptoms and can provide emotional support. Along with the GP, they can also refer your dad to other services if and when needed.  We have information about support at home that might help to look at. Your dad's GP or hospital team can refer him to community-based services. 

Unfortunately, if someone is not well enough or has underlying health problems having investigations and treatments could do more harm than good. However, the hospital team are continuing to see your dad so if you have any questions or concerns do contact the team or discuss them at his next appointment. 

Living with the uncertainty of what may happen may be difficult but it will help if you and your dad can get some support.

You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

Take care,

Caroline