International travel to visit terminally ill father, lung ca

Hi, 

 

I am living in the UK and my father lives in another country, where COVID cases is raising. His stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis came in Feb 2019. 

 

He's had some chemotherapy. But COVID prevented and delayed full treatment and resulting in growth and spread to multiple locations this past few months. He even got false positive COVID at one point due to an infection. 

The infection has gotten worse and he is bedriden in the hospital. Doctor did tell us to prepare for the worst and asked us to decide if we want to give him life support if his heart stops.

He lost consciousness today, but now he's back. He's lost conciousness several days ago. I'm not sure how long he can live, he's very weak. I worry that I would not see him again or be there in his funeral. 

 

In normal times, I would go home. Both of my parents, relatives and sibling would not let me come home because of COVID risk. I acknowledge that 20 hours flight is risky. I have been looking into ways to get back, I require negative PCR test 7 days before the arriving. I am also conflicted if I would infect my parents with COVID. 

 

  • Hello nj10

    I'm sorry to hear about your Father. Undoubtedly it's a very difficult time for you and for your family, particularly because of the Covid19 restrictions. 
    It's understandable that you'd want to be with your family at this time and I'm sorry that at the moment it doesn't seem possible. There is information about government foreign travel advice on their website here

    I hope that you're able to get home to spend some time with them soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • This isn't helpful at all. 
    I am in a similar situation with my sons dad. The government website is the first place we look. 
    Is that really the breadth of your expertise? Surely you can provide some better advice.