Help with Chemotherapy

My dad has been told his bowel cancer is terminal however they still want to try Chemo to extend his life. We have had to wait while they build him up and is currently on steroids.

On Tuesday he is due to meet his doctor for pre-checks and a talk on the treatment. I am 22 years old with a 14 year old sister. We are devestated with the situation but was hoping people could share advice to help our dad. The doctors said 2 years with chemo but I hold onto hope he will be here for a long time yet! He is fighting this all the way and is not giving up. But i would really appreciate peoples advice for this journey !

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  • Hi ljg.. ....'. Your Dad has a good chance of living longer with chemo.  Don't forget that statistics are averages so some people live well beyond the expected time.  Hopefully your dad will respond well to treatment.

    I have been having either weekly or 3wkly chemo infusions for almost 4yrs now and doing well.

    It may be that other treatments may help your dad at a later date too. Surgery, nanoknife, ablation, radiotherapy.  You can help him find out more information when he gets into the treatment phase.

    Keep hope - New drugs are being developed all the time and who knows what will be available this time next year.  All the best to you and your Dad xx

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  • Hi ljg.. ....'. Your Dad has a good chance of living longer with chemo.  Don't forget that statistics are averages so some people live well beyond the expected time.  Hopefully your dad will respond well to treatment.

    I have been having either weekly or 3wkly chemo infusions for almost 4yrs now and doing well.

    It may be that other treatments may help your dad at a later date too. Surgery, nanoknife, ablation, radiotherapy.  You can help him find out more information when he gets into the treatment phase.

    Keep hope - New drugs are being developed all the time and who knows what will be available this time next year.  All the best to you and your Dad xx

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