Mesothelioma and confusion

Hi

 

My dad was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with mesothelioma which they cant treat. Hes rapidly gone down hill to point were we have been told that they can no longer drain his chest anymore. We are waiting fir a care package to get him home from hospital. Has anyone else had experience of there loved one having confusion. My dad is extremly confused at the moment and sometimes doesnt know what day it olis or that hes even in hospital. Is this normal? Thanks

 

Jenna

  • Hi Jenna,

    Firstly just wanted to say I really am so sorry to hear about your dad & what your going through.. I understand everything your saying, my mum is in the exact same position & the confusion is really heart breaking, are you visiting him in the hospital at the moment? 
    if you feel like chatting please feel free to message me & I will get back to you xx

  • Hi

    I feel your pain, my dad is going through the same cancer he is at home, he has lost so much weight. 
    He said the pain is in his shoulder blade now but refuses to let me call the palliative care team for pain relief. He has been getting a lot of visits too and it really tires  him out so after Saturday I will be stopping all visits. 
    my dad was diagnosed in June and no treatment 

    my heart is broken I'd do anything to be able to take his pain away. 
    today he looks so frail. 
    He appetite has changed and he has lost huge amounts of weight. 
    Mandy x