I need some thoughts and advice

I found out yesterday that my father has cancer, he currently lives alone and I don’t think he has any sort of support around him. It’s an aggressive tuma and the likelihood is he has a year at best.

My initial thoughts were he could move in with my family, we can make the space for him but I have no idea of what’s involved in the realty’s of caring for someone with cancer.

My family do support the idea of him coming to us but I want to give them as much information as possible before we commit to something like this. 

Any help and advice will be greatly appreciated. 

  • Hi Smudgemk,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I can understand you wanting to find out more about what to potentially expect. It might help to try to speak to people from a few different places to get some understanding. This should include your father's doctor, who will be best placed to advise.

    It may also help to speak to one of our nurses, who are available on the phone to talk things through. You can reach them on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    And we have a page on our website about support at home for you and your family, which details some of the people who may be involved in helping.

    I hope you're able to get the information you need to help with making this decision.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator