Eating and drinking

My husband has stage 4 kidney cancer, problem he has is he just won't eat or drink much. He's lost at least  3 st and wanting to sleep a lot. I know this happens as time goes on but I can't get him to eat or drink and because of this he ended up in hospital on a fluid drip for 3 days. What is going to happen to him I'm really worried, thank you 

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  • Hello Craftywitch

    I'm very sorry to hear about your husband's declining health and that he is struggling with eating and drinking, which has resulted in a hospital admission. It sounds like it's an incredibly difficult time for you both. 

    Is your husband being supported at home by the district nursing team and/or palliative care nurses? Do talk with them about your concerns, as they should be able to give you some reassurance about how you'll both be supported as his health continues to fail. 

    If it would help to talk with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Sending you both my very best wishes at this difficult time. 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Craftywitch

    I'm very sorry to hear about your husband's declining health and that he is struggling with eating and drinking, which has resulted in a hospital admission. It sounds like it's an incredibly difficult time for you both. 

    Is your husband being supported at home by the district nursing team and/or palliative care nurses? Do talk with them about your concerns, as they should be able to give you some reassurance about how you'll both be supported as his health continues to fail. 

    If it would help to talk with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Sending you both my very best wishes at this difficult time. 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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