LIVER CANCER

[MANDYBARRASS1983]

Good Morning,

so it turns out that my dads cirrhosis has turned into liver Cancer-widespread.

Only palliative care can be arranged now.

I feel like my world is falling apart around me and i cant stop it. My Mam died from Breast cancer that had spread to her liver. I don't think i can watch this again.

Bloody Hell eh!!!!

[Chelle_]

I am sorry to hear this Mandy. Lets hope however long they are providing palliative care it is full of lots of happy memories for you both x

[Mae3690]

Mandy I'm so very sorry to hear this. My heart breaks for you. My dad was recently diagnosed with end stage cirrhosis and I fear cancer as well. He is so frail and sick looking. Prayers to you

[Mare-M]

Hi Mandy. I’m so sorry. I know what you’re going though.

I have just found out the same thing. My mum has cirhossis which has now led to a large tumour. The doctor doesn’t want to proceed with listing for transplant and won’t do any treatments “because the liver is too damaged “

She started discussing palliative care but I can’t accept this. My mum is otherwise in good health no kidney problems, no diabetes nothing.

Can I ask how many tumours your dad has and the size?

I’m starting to look at alternate natural ways to deal with this.

I’ve heard vitamin K injections helps possibly reduce the tumours. Vitamin C injections..

I’m not sure how frail your daddy is but don’t give up hope x

[MANDYBARRASS1983 in reply to Mare-M]

Hi,

Unfortunately my dad is very frail and i am afraid to say probably very close to the end. I think the Cirrhosis really took it out of him, even before it turned into Cancer. he also has COPD which is becoming hard for him to cope with. He now can hardly walk and and can only get up if he is helped. he is unable to eat and only drinking small amounts. he just has no appetite and feels full after only a mouthful of water. He even has stopped the alcohol as he cant manage to drink it. i wish he had years ago.

The Consultant did not say how may tumors my dad had, only that it was widespread, and i did not ask because i knew already by my dads health how poorly he was.

I hope you find something that my help your Mam, i am so sorry that you are going through this also. i really would not wish my worst enemy to watch this happening!

You take care.

Mandy

[Mare-M in reply to MANDYBARRASS1983]

Thank you Mandy.

I’m very sorry to hear how bad it is with your dad. Yes it truly is heartbreaking to see our loved ones suffer like this.

Strength to you and your family

[Faithfull]

You are an incredible strong wonderful daughter I'm so sorry about your parents this is a traumatic time I have no answers,but I truly feel for you and send you and dad a big cuddle and love and we all here for u both

[grahamrc]

so sorry to hear this. thoughts are with you

[Beauport]

My heart bleeds for you, it really does. I lost both my Dad and my brother to cancer and never want to go through that again. This forum is a wonderful place for advice, support and genuine concern and I hope you'll draw some comfort from the caring responses you'll find here. You're very much in my thoughts - big hugs. xx

[MANDYBARRASS1983]

Thank you everyone.

I am not feeling very strong at the minute and not sure how to cope. I am sitting at work looking at the office walls thinking that i should be somewhere else-namely caring for my dying Dad.

HOW DO PEOPLE MANAGE TO CARE FOR SOMEONE, LOOK AFTER CHILDREN AND HOLD DOWN A JOB!!!!!!

Watching my Dad deteriorate so rapidly is breaking my heart in two. Every day is worse, and of course i know this because i watched my Mam go through it but i still feel so unprepared for it.

Thank you for listening everyone.