Dad diagnosed with very aggressive stage 4 lung cancer

I’m still in shock and trying to take it all in, my father who is 69 years old  began losing weight with a persistent cough (he has been a heavy smoker for a  long time )  In just under 2 weeks he has been diagnosed with very aggressive stage 4 lung cancer, which has unfortunately spread to his lungs, kidneys and hip. The consultant said no cure and no treatment, he is now under the palliative team and I am looking after him at home. I have been told he may have weeks to live. It’s been so hard, I feel so sad especially for him as he was always so active, working in the allotment, He hasn’t left the house, as feels week and no energy. He is already taking the morphie in tablets and top up with the liquid if need be. It’s all just happening so fast, just devastating

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  • We are also just waiting to see if there are any treatment options for mum who was diagnosed last week with lung cancer that has spread to her other organs. I’m terrified they will say palliative care. This time last week we were blissfully unaware. Mum is also in bed a lot and feeling sick. Such a cruel cruel disease and it makes me furious that the government still normalise smoking because they make billions from it each year. Sending my best wishes

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  • We are also just waiting to see if there are any treatment options for mum who was diagnosed last week with lung cancer that has spread to her other organs. I’m terrified they will say palliative care. This time last week we were blissfully unaware. Mum is also in bed a lot and feeling sick. Such a cruel cruel disease and it makes me furious that the government still normalise smoking because they make billions from it each year. Sending my best wishes

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