Dad had larengectomy ( cancer on his vocal cord )

My dad had larengectomy in 2015 Dec . He got diagnosed with it when he got rushed in to hospital unable to breath properly , finding out it was cancer and having his voice box and lymphnodes removed was the biggest shock and time of my dad's and family's life . Then April 2017 he went for a check up to changet his valve we had the worst news the cancer was back my dad never came out of hospital till 2 weeks later to be sent home with loads of medication and that they could only offer pain relief . He also has had to have a feeding tube up his nose for feed and all his meds . All the family is devastated as you can imagine . He's now finding hard to sleep on a night as he's s tugging fir breath and needs the nebulizer on most of the time to loosen the mucus build up .why is this world so cruel .

  • Hi Emz22, 

    I'm really sorry to hear your dad's cancer has returned and only pain relief can be offered now. I can't begin to imagine how tough this must be for you and your family but I'm glad your dad has been allowed back home to be with you. Many members here have been in similar situations with their parents and loved ones so will understand what you are going through at the moment and hopefully they will post soon to offer their support. 

    Keep posting Emz22 and remember that we are always here if you need us.

    Best wishes to you and your family, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator