Cancer

[phleb]

My cousin told me her dad has cancer. He was poorly for a few months and had surgery, but its come back. Bowel cancer. The docs have said there is nothing they can do. They haven't said how long he may have, just that its terminal. I want to talk to doctors about a second opinion. Also want to ask what has been done so far to treat him. He said i could. He said he wants more time and doesnt want to go yet. What kind of questions should i ask? How do they treat bowel cancer? Are we entitled to a second opinion? What can we do to help him? Tia.

[phleb]

His medical team haven't mentioned palliative care yet? Is that a good thing? they might mention it tomorrow though.

[Mamyalynne]

You and he will know when and if that time comes, he should try to do things that please him and make him happy for as long as he can.

[phleb]

thank you mamya, that's useful. Don't worry about the typos xx

[Mamyalynne]

Hopefully Sqad and Tinks will add something more when they're about.