Advice please

Due to my dads low red blood cell count his treament has been stopped his been off all meds except pain killler, now since september 2023.

He was due to start radium 223 january 24 but its been postponed until his better, but how can he get better when his PSA is increasing weekly and his red bloods cells decreasing, his consultant hasnt offered any help towards his low blood results, also his cancer his now in his hip, sternum, spine and prostate.

His in pain constantly and wheel chair dependant most of the time.

Pallative macmillian nurses have now prescribed oxycondone.

I feel frustrated that our Uk nhs is failing him.

Ive attached bloods has i dont understand them really.

Thankyou for any advice .

Jude Maurices daughter.

[mrscruffy]

I would start with red meat, iron supplements and B12 injections. Helped me immensely

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Thankyou, try these .

[MaxWife]

Anemia labs (iron, TIBC, ferritin, B12, and folate) will let diagnose any nutritional deficiency that would indicate iron, B12 or folate deficiency.

Anemia of chronic disease is common with cancer, but sometimes there may be an underlying cause that can be treated.

Taking iron without known deficiency is dangerous because the body can’t get rid of excess iron. B12 and folate supplements are OK because any excess is excreted.

And try to limit unnecessary blood tests and/or frequency

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Thankyou for your reply. Tbh my dad has had lots of blood tests all through December and Jan.

Maybe the end of Feb his bloods will be ok.

[PSAed]

I hope you get the advice you need Judwil, what a wonderful daughter your dad has. Best wishes.

[j-o-h-n]

Keep after the consultants (doctors)..... you're a wonderful offspring....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n