Stage 4 prostate cancer

Hello there, my dad was diagnosed a year ago with stage 4 prostate cancer and we keep having to take him to A&E due to his symptoms. This ordeal means sitting in the waiting room 7 hours a time in pain and discomfort. Sent home without support only to return again and again.

my mum is struggling too needing a hip replacement.

i just don’t know where to turn 

Parents
  • There are a number of charities throughout the country that might be able to give advice and support. AgeUK might be able to sort some support but I haven't experience of dealing with them. My partner spent a long time in a&e breathless and the oncologist wasn't happy with how they handled him. I'm sorry that our relatives are suffering because our medical care systems have crumbled so badly. I don't understand why emergency oncology phone lines send people to a&e where they're unsupported and suffer in the process. It sometimes feels like we're being signposted to oblivion. Cancer treatment often seems to be without care to me. As long as you're living longer you should be satisfied seems to be the attitude.

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  • There are a number of charities throughout the country that might be able to give advice and support. AgeUK might be able to sort some support but I haven't experience of dealing with them. My partner spent a long time in a&e breathless and the oncologist wasn't happy with how they handled him. I'm sorry that our relatives are suffering because our medical care systems have crumbled so badly. I don't understand why emergency oncology phone lines send people to a&e where they're unsupported and suffer in the process. It sometimes feels like we're being signposted to oblivion. Cancer treatment often seems to be without care to me. As long as you're living longer you should be satisfied seems to be the attitude.

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