My father who is 75 has just been diagnosed with Nasopharyngeal cancer and we have now discovered it has spread into some lymph nodes and bone (top of the spine). They can (will) not operate. I'm desperate for some advice as he he has been misdiagnosed due to Covid and they think it has been growing for 9-12 months. He is now in agonising pain constantly and seems to be deteriorating by the day. He is due to start chemo in 10 days (3 weeks after diagnosis) and I am desprate for advice. 

I am prepared to take him to see someone privately in the hope that they can treat him earlier or offer more treatment plab options. Does anyone have any advice on where to start?

The NHS team have been fantastic but I just want to explore all avenues and curb the pain until he can start treatment.

Thank you in advance.