Dad has cancer in his lung liver and spine

This is my first post. Told last week dad only has months to live and he won't be here for my November wedding. We have moved the wedding to 11th August just 13 of us in a registry office and the November wedding will now be a blessing. My concern is I've no idea how rapid this is. He is 87 and already lost nearly 3 stone. He comes downstairs each day but can only sit in his chair. He sleeps a lot and is hardly eating as it's hard to swallow. I'm now worried he might not even make the wedding in 11 days. How do you know when he is nearing the end? Can he go on like this for months or just weeks? Many thanks 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, JoBg.

    I'm very sorry to hear that your dad has cancer in his lung and spine and that his prognosis is rather poor. 

    I'm sure many of our members who have been in the same situation with their loved ones with cancer will understand how you are feeling right now, so many emotions with the wedding and everything, and I hope you'll get a chance to chat with some of them soon.

    If you feel like speaking to someone on the phone might help please know that our nurses are available on this freephone number 0808 800 4040, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    I hope this helps.

    Do come back if you find a moment and let us know how you're getting on, we're thinking of you.

    Warm wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator