My father in law is in cyprus and is on chemo tablets his cancer is in operable how do I cope so worried plus he is not eating as feeling sick all the time
I am sorry to hear about your father-in-law's cancer. It is so difficult to cope with this devastating disease from a distance. I had to do this with both of my parents who had cancer, so I have some idea of how tough things are for you at the moment. Does he have any family or friends in Cyprus to help him out? His care team should be able to prescribe medication to stop the sickness. It is probably just a case of trying different medication until they find one that works for him.
Has he tried taking any of the build up drinks? If he is not eating, these might help. Some of these taste awful, but others are quite palatable. The best thing to do is to try a few different makes until he finds something that suits his palate.
Please let us know how he is getting on. We are always here for you whenever you feel the need.
Thanks for your reply yes he is taking the food supplement drinks seems brighter today but still feeling sick hope it may settle down in a few days as not been on the chemo tabs long has his partner and her brother out there for support my hubby and I are going out soon to see him just hope the chemo works for him as it's so hard to think positive right now how can I think positive
I am glad that he is taking the build up drinks. He should tell his care team that he is still feeling sick. There are many different drugs to combat this and it is just a case of finding one that works for him.
I am sure that he will be looking forward to seeing you and your husband shortly. That is probably the best medicine that he could have just now. I had a relative living in Cyprus a few years ago. They had breast cancer, but I was very impressed by the treatment she got out there.
What sort of cancer does your father-in-law have and is he in any pain? I hope that is receiving the same sort of care and attention asmy relative did. This is a hard time for all concerned and it is very difficult to be positive, but it makes all the difference in the world if you can. It also helps if you can all talk openly about everything concerned with this.
Thinking of you and wishing you the strength to get through this.
Please let us know how he gets on. We are always here for all of you whenever you want to talk.
