It could be the chemo, but it is just as likely to be all the stress and fatigue associated with both receiving the diagnosis and starting the treatment. Mentally adjusting to the new reality takes time and hits us all differently.
Hi Nicole ... please mention your concerns to your dad's consultant. Like Netty's husband, I had similar difficulties. I put it down to 'chemo brain' and stress etc., when actually the disease had spread to my brain. This needs to be checked out. All the best x
My dads key worker is useless! We rang when he was taken in and she told us to speak to the nurses. No support what so ever. So I won't be asking her anything unfortunately - my dad has been home a week and she hasn't even called to check up. The hospice people have and the district nurse but the support we were promised has been non existent.
That's sad to hear Nicole. I don't think a keyworker would be making decisions regarding possible Mets etc., it is your Dad's consultant or oncologist who will need to be told about your concerns and arrange further investigations if appropriate. If you are not feeling supported by the KW, tell the oncologist that too. They can't take action and help unless patients tell them their fears, or about difficulties with a team member who may need further guidance and training. The very best to you and your family x
