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My dad has lung cancer and was given a few months to live this was back in February . His calculm levels went high about two wks ago a he had to stay in hospital for a night for some treatment ,since his return home he hasn't left the bedroom as he is to weak to get door stairs . We have offered to get him down but he refuses as he is scared of not being able to get back up ,he seems to be getting very depressed won't eat drinks very little and is getting very grumpy with people . Anyone going through the same thing have any tips on making it easier or is this a way of my dad letting go.  L x

 

 

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    Hi Frog Girl - is your Dad on stong pain killers my Dad became very grumpy and quick tempered when he was on morphene.  Also when he was in pain he could not cope and used to shout and just wanted to be alone.  In the end I felt that I had already lost my Dad and all I could do for the person that was left was to try and be understanding its very frustrating and sometimes impossible as you want to help.  Try and get some quality time with him when he is up to it even if its watching TV reading the paper or just chatting.

    I agree with brighteyes make sure you have me time.

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    Hi Frog Girl - is your Dad on stong pain killers my Dad became very grumpy and quick tempered when he was on morphene.  Also when he was in pain he could not cope and used to shout and just wanted to be alone.  In the end I felt that I had already lost my Dad and all I could do for the person that was left was to try and be understanding its very frustrating and sometimes impossible as you want to help.  Try and get some quality time with him when he is up to it even if its watching TV reading the paper or just chatting.

    I agree with brighteyes make sure you have me time.

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