Lung cancer spread no treatment

Hello

My dad 82 was fit and well till 4 weeks ago, he woke up and was unsteady on his feet called gp who saod didnt think its a stroke and to see how it goes. 

Same thing happened 2 weeks later so gp sent to a and e. 

Kept in 2 days comfirmed with stroke. And looked like another older one as well on scan. 

Had chest xray while in which saw a legion. 

Booked in for scans following week and sent home. 

On the saturday he slipped off the side of the bed couldnt fell his arm or leg. Ambulance came and took him in. Drs said a seizure from the stroke.

Mum called on monday to ask how he was after stroke who ever answered phone said not a stroke its a brain tumor. 

She asked for dr to call who then said lung cancer spread to brain and liver and 2 months to live. 

This is all from a scan. Cancelled mri and put him on steroids and anti seizure drugs. 

Not been offered any treatment or even a biopsy. 

His actually on stroke ward. 

Apart from the numbness in his arm and leg he hasnt had a single sympton no cough no headaches litrally nothing. Cooks shops walks dog everyday. And such a keen gardener which looks like chelsea flower show. 

Any ideas? 

  • Im so very sorry to hear of your Grandads passing but very glad it was peaceful. 

    Your Grandad would of known how much he was loved and would of been so much happier to of been cared for at home by his family. 

    Do take care, cancer is a cruel, wicked illness that stays with us forever in one way or another.

    Will be thinking of you xx

  • Dad, passed away yesterday afternoon, at 3.50.with us all sitting with him. He had remained well until the last week when we was put on a morphine patch and orramorph due to constipation from the codeine. 

    He was absolutely fine until 3 days before when his energy seemed to drain out of him and he was sleeping a lot and not really eating or drinking. 

    He was so peacefully sleeping when he passed. 

    Its been such a rollercoaster of emotions but a massive privilege to be with him right to the end. X

  • Hi Ollie, 

     

    I'm so sorry to read this :( I send all of my thoughts to you and your family. I am dreading the day! 

     

    Xx

  • Thank you Jade.

    To be totally honest it wasn't as bad as we thought it would be. I value the time we had together, nothing was left unsaid and we gave him his wish of dieing at home. Luckily for us all it was quick and very peaceful.

    We sat with his body 1.5 hours before we called anyone. The sun came out within seconds of him passing. Jade I dont know your story but you will get through this your stronger than you think. 

    Take care xx