Change of behaviour

My dad has lung cancer and we have now been told after scan that it is in liver and bones. He was brought to hospital on Wed and since being in there he is very agitated, rude and uncooperative which he hasn't been like. He was cursing at nurses and told my sister on phone that they were trying to kill him. Is big change in behaviour common at end of life (we have been told max 7 weeks left) or sign that it may also be in his brain. We are worried how we will cope when he gets discharged if his behaviour is so aggressive 

  • Hello Kazza79, there really isn't an answer to your question, being scared and not being in control can also change personalities.  He's probably angry and frustrated, or it may be in his brain, but you will need some help when he comes home.  That's what the McMillan nurses are there for, lots of help and advice.  When he's discharged ring them to ask them the best way to cope.  There are also nurses on this forum that you can ring, they can help you with this as well.  My husband has lung and liver cancer so I know what is going on in your life.  Good luck, Carol x 

  • Hi there ...

    So sorry your going through this heartbraking time at the moment.... it's one of the hardest things we go through ...

    If your dad has the cancer in his brain, it will change his personality .. if he was lovely before, it is not him , it's the cancer ... I usually advise anyone not to take anger .. but your dad, has this crule nasty desese in so many places ..

    I'd agree with Carol, deffinatly get help .. and have a safe place you can go to, to calm down .. keep saying to your self .. it's not your dad being angry .. and it will test you, if he comes home ... if things get so hard, please consider a hospice ... they are trained in this, and you can still have visits with him .. but talk to McMillan .. get as much help and advice as you can ... and I hope you have family that can help .. though these days the carona virus is making everything even harder ...

    But don't feel guilty if you can get a hospice ... those that work there are so amazing ... let's hope they can get your dad out of pain and that may help a little .. 

    Sending you a vertual hug.... Chrissie x