Please Please Help

Some weeks ago I found out my brother had cancer, he had known for over a month. I know it's not good even tho he is telling us nothing. He came up to stay with me for Christmas and has deteriorated since. He has not eating and refusing an ambulance, I understand his fear of going into hospital but I am at my wits end. Everyone I have contacted has said I need to ring an ambulance but I know he will refuse and I understand his fear of going in and not coming out. It happened to my dad. I am please looking for support here from people that might understand. I feel like I have neglected him badly.  Today I tried to talk to him again about an ambulance but he said tomorrow he would sort it himself. I spoke to his nurse where he was due Chemo last week but missed it, she said he might have an infection, is clearly dehydrated and that Chemo is very dangerous. Please please help. I am terrified. Even if he finally agrees to an ambulance I am going to feel so so much guilt. Please help. He has not engaged with any public health services.  

  • Hi Betty, 

    I'm very sorry about your brother and for the stress and worry his current situation is causing.

    I can't begin to imagine how difficult it must be to watch him go through this, but please believe me when I say you are not neglecting him. If anything you are doing everything in your power to help your brother and I really do hope that he has now got the medical attention he needs.

    If that isn't the case then do give our cancer nurses a call. They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and will do all they can to help and support you at this time.

    Hopefully some of our members who have encountered similar issues when caring for a loved one will be along soon to offer you their support and advice as well.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator