My Father is dying from Oesophagus Cancer

Recently found out my Dad has terminal cancer. Couldn't keep anything down and he has lost over 6 stone in weight. Countless trips to hospital and specialists. Nothing can be done for him accept putting a stent in which they have done. Operation is too harsh and chemo has just been written off. He's 75 years old and I feel completely helpless as well as not having a clue what to do. I've left my job to care for him full time. Is there any help out there for me? I feel stressed all the time and constantly worried.

Offline Sadie2 over 4 years ago

Hey. I'm going through a similar situation. My mum is 87 and just been told she has terminal liver cancer. They won't do chemo or anything else due to her age. I'm at a lost at what I should do or how I am meant to process this. This site has given me some real words of comfort and all I can say is that it's OK to hurt and it's OK to not know what to do. Just be kind to yourself. I doubt my mum will be discharged from hospital but if she does then I will give up work. It's just such a painful process and my heart goes out to you.
Stay strong x
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Offline Stephen.C over 4 years ago in reply to Sadie2

Thank you for your kind reply. I'm sorry about your Mother. It seems the older you are the lower you're chances of successive help. My Dad has basically been written off without the prospect of any kind of intervention that would destroy the cancer. Giving him chemo would only prolong his discomfort. Why would a so called God design such a horrible disease. I think it's clear that there never was one. No god would create a creature to destroy its creation.
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