Another wall

[rkolo]

Hi all,

Haven't been about in sometime, my dad had been keeping well, about 3 weeks ago his oncology team noted his LFT's becomining elevated, then had some further symptoms darker urine, creamish stools, LFT 'deranged' , ct showed significant growth to liver tumours whilst on folfiri, oncologist predicted previously this day might happen 'cancer gets smarter', referral to palliative team and meeting next Tuesday to discuss 'options', further bloods needed, in the blink of an eye it all changes, not sure what lays ahead, but then again who does.

[Nik Colon]

Sorry hugs and best wishes.

[momof3]

I'm sorry. I hoping they can come up with a plan to turn things around.

[pfCml73183]

I am sorry you and your dad are going through this.
I hope that his medical team can keep him pain free. That is always my biggest concern. I hope he will be comfy wherever this road leads him.
Celeste

[rkolo]

Hi,

Thanks all, I'm not sure if treatment will be an option as LFT as are unstable, GGT 1869, ALT 450, it's so disheartening to hear of progression whilst on 5FU

[rkolo]

Dad extensively jaundiced, meeting oncologist on Tuesday to discuss 'options', I fear his time is near up, I would think no treatment given jaundice, it's so sad to see and sooooo hard to take , I hate this disease.

[mackswife]

I'm so very sorry that you, your family, and your dad are having to deal with all of this. I hope the "options" that are made available will allow your dad to be as comfortable as possible. My thoughts are with you.

[rkolo]

Had oncology review, attempting one last trial of chemo to try and slow down the deterioration, not really sure if it will work, given the number of liver mets (extensive) no drugs that are metabolised in the liver can be administered, very jaundiced, time not on his side, quite an open and honest consult, in very dangerous terrority with liver failure not far away this treatment is only a stab in the dark, I've asked dad about qualify of life and what he wants, will to give chemo another shot, however, should his bloods go off or awful side effects will stop chemo, after giving about previously about the consultant I admired her honesty and dealing with raw emotions in an open/honest and transperant fashion.

So I apologise to anyone new reading this, your journey is unique, you will have ups and downs, I wish you have more ups, don't look at survival stats, live each day as it comes, enjoy each other's company. In a selfish way I've learned a lot about myself.

I hope the next few weeks go ok, that someone looks down and gives us the strength to get by, if I've ever offended anyone on here, I apologise.