Non Hodkins Lymphoma

Hi For the last 3/4 months my father in law has been receiving chemo therapy and had told us that he did not have cancer.  he has been really unwell the last couple of weeks and has been in and out of hospital.  My husband went south to his parents house as his mother was worried and we found out that my father-in-law has NHL.  He is 80 and we are unsure as to wether the care he is receiving is pallative care or if it is the cure.  We think that thye are both oblivious to the fact that it is cancer.  My husband and I  are not sure how to deal with this moving forward or how to broach the subject with his mum to find out if she understands what is wrong

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  • Hi Susan1970

    Sorry about your father-in-law's diagnosis and the situation you are in.

    I hope someone with experience of dealing with a similar problem reads your post and offers you some helpful advice.

    Don't forget too that our nurses are only a phone call away if you would like to talk to the team about the best way forward. The helpline is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on freephone: 0808 800 4040.

    Please let us know how you and your family are getting on with this.

    Best wishes

    Jane.

    Cancer Chat moderator

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  • Hi Susan1970

    Sorry about your father-in-law's diagnosis and the situation you are in.

    I hope someone with experience of dealing with a similar problem reads your post and offers you some helpful advice.

    Don't forget too that our nurses are only a phone call away if you would like to talk to the team about the best way forward. The helpline is open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on freephone: 0808 800 4040.

    Please let us know how you and your family are getting on with this.

    Best wishes

    Jane.

    Cancer Chat moderator

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