Secondary cancer to liver, spine and brain

my father in law is starting 4 days of radiotherapy to slow the growth down in his spine. Worried it's not worth it as struggling with breathing, confusion and pain already?

he is in hospital but just wants home but worried that if we don't do the radio there could lead to his legs being paralysised. We understand it's palliative 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Thomc1.

    I'm sorry to hear about your dad's situation and can understand your concerns. Have you or your dad been able to have a chat about this with his medical team? If not it may be best to do so before the radiotherapy is due to begin so you can discuss this with them in more detail and see what they say. You can chat to our cancer nurses about this as well if you like. Their number is 0808 800 4040, which is free to call from a UK landline, and are available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. 

    Best wishes to you both, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator