That is position i find myself in .. blood test results and uncomfortable decisions.
Could disease illness be any worse .. Well some might remember my dad had horrific time in hospital over xmas with poor care pneumonia aki and sepsis.
He come out of hospital doing well after my intervention AND things was ok we was over coming he's issues and getting out more.
Then we got results of DADs blood test AND now i face making uncomfortable decisions on how to proceed given results.
Long and short of it IS my dad as dangerously low white blood cellls and when i seen doctor they want to rule out a cancer by doing invasive test.
Am not sure my dad is up to test BUT he will be given benefit of doubt even if he don't remember.
My dads doctor thinks is cancer and if am honest am not surprised by conversation ITs just decisions i have trouble making.
Trouble is my dads quality of life and will test treatment cause him undue suffering harm given he's dementia altzemers.
He's my doctors know i don't like palliative care in anyway or form so i find myself just us getting on with life with what ever none invasive treatment is
That is not going to cause my dad any undue harm or suffering.
In my opinion dementia altzemers robbed me of enough quality time with my dad so am not going to let this now i have better understanding
Ever the optimist i am .. am just hoping it tad of Iron Deficancy
Oh JAS just when things are going ok for your dad.....now this.
Is there no easier way to determine if your dad has cancer? It seems so hard to put him through invasive testing. See if you can chat some more to the doctor.
Hi I feel for you but just want you to know my dad has same weird blood results. He has had numerous tests and they found.... absolutely nothing! Is just a quirk that he has developed and keeps popping up every now and again. I REALLY hope the same for your dad. But whatever the results know we are here for you.
Hello Jeff, that's a tough decision to have to make, however your dad does have a right to the test. What about speaking to a Macmillan nurse about your feelings as the doctor thinks it may be cancer. Hopefully it is not, but no harm in you discussing your feelings. If he were in a home, they would make the decision as to what was best for him, sadly this ones up to you, my thoughts are with you and hope you will find the strength to make the decision that's best for you both
Hi Jeff did not know you had a bad feeling about Macmillan, my impression personally was not that good either. I just thought my expectations were too high but maybe not if others feel the same about Macmillan.
Understand what you are saying about the camera and upsetting the good work you have already done, so leave it to you to make the choice as you know whats best for your dad. I had to do it when my husband was terminal it was hard at the time but was the best for him in the end, now I have no regrets at the decision I made. Sorry for delay in reply having access problems with my computer amongst other problems healthwise & home maintainance wise. All have our crosses to bear enjoy your day. Agree totally with you about office workers being able possibly to continue working, manual is different because the physical demand is different. I was retired from a manual job on more than one occassion in my working life due to health issues.
JAX....So sorry for what you and dad are going through... There's a new test available in the states where they can check for cancers via blood test.. I feel for you as my dad is dementia as well..Best of luck to you and your precious dad..If you believe in prayer, my prayers are with you both..
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enjoy your day. Agree totally with you about office workers being able possibly to continue working, manual is different because the physical demand is different. I was retired from a manual job on more than one occassion in my working life due to health issues.
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