Hello Midi and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your dad. I can understand that this must be a difficult time for you all.

I can't comment on your dad's treatment as I am not involved in his care but your dad's team of doctors may have felt that it was a better decision to have the chemotherapy and radiotherapy at that time rather then the surgery when he was first diagnosed.

If you do have a chance to attend your dad's next appointment it may be helpful to try and find out more.

We do have some information on other treatments that his doctors may decide to offer your dad.

Every patient is treated very individually and it is usually a collective decision made by the surgeon and oncologist together.

If your dad has a specialist nurse they may have more of an insight working with the doctors involved in your dad's care.

You may find it more helpful to ring and chat this through with one of the nurses on the helpline.

The number to ring is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine