Hello, and thank you for posting.

It is difficult for us to say exactly what may happen to your brother, as we aren't part of his team. It may be that he can organise for you to speak with his doctors if he is happy for his medical information to be shared.

There are different treatments for Merkle cell cancer, and many can cause problems with sore mouths and dietary problems. Hopefully, by getting him admitted to the hospital, the doctors can get on top of these and get him the nutritional support he needs.

Do call his ward and ask to speak to the nurse looking after him and explain your distance and concern; they may be able to fill you in further.

Take care and if you want to talk things through with the nurses on the helpline the number is 0808 800 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

Sarah.