My dad has colon cancer?!
Question:
My dad has colon cancer?
my dad was diagnosed in august of 2004 at the age of 48 with colon cancer. it was considered terminal at the time, he is still living today. the cancer has spead to both of his lungs, his stomach, and either his kidney or liver (i forget). last summer he was in the hospital for 3 months (whole summer) getting fluids (that were red) drained from his lungs. doctors said that the large lung was clamping the small lung and making it hard for him to breathe. so he was put on oxygen..and getting this liquid drained from his lungs. after 3 months in the hospital not moving from the bed, he had a long road of recovery, but he did recover. then about 4 weeks ago he was adimtted into the hospital again, exact same thing as last summer, but they caught it quick enough and he was released last week. he's on oxygen, and just really slow with everything. when do you think the cancer will take his life? they say they don't know how to keep his lungs open, i just want some advice on what you think
Answers:
Caroline,
My suggestion is for you to enjoy this time with your dad as much as you can as you never know when he will go....it sounds as tho he has had a ruff road of it and needs your love and attention as much as possible.. just be there for him and for you as one day you will look back on this time and want to have some wonderful memories. Good luck and be strong for him and you...HUGS