Hi I'm on hear because my Dad was diagnosed with stomach cancer but they caught it too late & it has spread to his spleen, pancreas & more worryingly in his spine so he might loose the use of his legs because the cancer is near vital nerves. My Dad has had radio on his spine & is receiving chemotherapy for the rest of his body. What is really worrying me that after every chemo session he is getting weaker & is sleeping all the time & the steroids don't work anymore so just feels sick all the time. He is not eating anymore & has recently started to refuse liquids. He won't even drink tea or water. I'm really worried that he is only suffering & not receiving proper palliative care. Both my sister's are living with him because they care for my Mum too, who is also really ill too. I feel like I'm at loggerheads with sister's because I am saying, Dad is only suffering and you need to ring Christies or McMillan for help and advice. My sister's are trying their best but I think they are in over their heads now. Should I step in & start ringing round because my Dad has no quality of life now. Has anyone been through the same situation or have any advice about trying to hydrate my Dad. Please any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
