Loved one with terminal cancer

Hi all, 

Looking for some advice.

My Uncle is in the last stages of cancer with a matter of weeks/days with us. Over the last day he has deteriorated and we are looking for help as we don't know what to do.

He is starting to struggle to swallow and hasn't been to the toilet all day so feel he is starting to loose his bodily functions.

We called Velindre and they have advised to call out of hours doctors. We have called out of hours and have not had a response as of yet and still waiting.

Does anyone have any advice on what we can do while we are waiting for out of hours to call back.

Thanks in advance 

 

  • He should have a palliative care team from his surgery, they combined with district nurses will give you 24 hour care.  If he doesn't then call his surgery tomorrow and ask for help.   My husband died six months ago so I know what help there is available for terminal illness.  Good luck, Carol