My dad

My dad has been fighting lung cancer for 2 years. He was told there was no more treatment available as the cancer spread to his brain. He went into a hospice a couple of days ago. 

The question I'd like to ask is, do you normally get a call if the doctors think he is nearing the end? 

Also some people have said that even though he is unable to communicate with us at the moment and is very confused that he might become more energised right at the end. Is this common in end of life cancer patients? 

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  • Hello Caroline-louise

    I'm really sorry to hear about your Dad's diagnosis and that he's now receiving hospice care. It's obviously an incredibly difficult time for you all. 

    Our nurse team have now left the office for the weekend so won't be able to respond to your post until Monday morning but I wanted to suggest that you maybe give the hospice a call and ask them if they would be able to give you a call if they feel that your Dad's condition changes or they feel that he is nearing the end. 

    Hopefully, the hospice team can support you all over the coming days. 

    Sending you my best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Caroline-louise

    I'm really sorry to hear about your Dad's diagnosis and that he's now receiving hospice care. It's obviously an incredibly difficult time for you all. 

    Our nurse team have now left the office for the weekend so won't be able to respond to your post until Monday morning but I wanted to suggest that you maybe give the hospice a call and ask them if they would be able to give you a call if they feel that your Dad's condition changes or they feel that he is nearing the end. 

    Hopefully, the hospice team can support you all over the coming days. 

    Sending you my best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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