My father in law was diagnosed with secondary lunch cancer last Sunday. On Friday it was confirmed he had primary colon cancer which has spread to his liver, lungs and is in his blood stream.
Coming home is not an option, due to immobility issues and other health care complications which my mother in law has tried her best to cope with since his stroke 8 years ago. We’ve been advised the only other option is a residential care home.
The consultant (gastric not cancer) at the hospital will not refer him to a hospice due to his symptoms ie he is not confused / agitated or needing help with his breathing yet.
Is this lack of help because of where we live (Durham) or is this the case across the country? It’s baffling that someone with weeks to live, their family now have the added pressure of trying to find a suitable care home that will deal with end of life care.
Just trying to get a sense of support in other areas as it seems very lacking here
