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First time I'm posting on anything like this, not sure what to write. I lost my beautiful mum just over two years ago to cancer, not really over it, when my lovely dad was diagnosed as well, he is having palliative treatment, but it is very hard seeing him go through such a hard time. I live close to him and try to be there as much as I can, but the pain he is going through is awful. Dad's pain relief is not working, but he likes to "see how things go", how can I persuade him to get a change in medication, so he can enjoy his time more? 

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    Hi there how's ur dad like? Try explaining how seeing him in pain is affecting u lots of times parents r convinced not bcause they care so much for thmselves but cause they don't wanna see there kids suffer just an idea I hope can help

    Sandy xx

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    Hi Jamm,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I am sorry to hear about your the loss of your Mum and, although it was 2 years ago, I offer my sincere sympathy to you and your family.

    It must be very difficult to see your Dad go through the same. Why don't you have a word with his GP and explain that he is suffering more pain than he is letting on? You could make an appointment for a telephone consultation with his GP. Remember that his GP cannot tell you about your Dad's medical condition as this would be in breach of Data Protection Legislation. There is nothing to stop you from telling his doctor how much pain he is really in.

    I lost my Mum to cancer too and know just how horrendous it is to watch a loved one suffer. I  myself, have now had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the last 7 years, so have a fair idea of how hard it must be for you just now.

    I hope that you can get his doctor to up his medication and that this gives him the relief he deserves.

    Please keep in touch with us. There is always someone here for you whenever you feel like talking.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine

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