Still waiting on appointment.

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Posted 04 May 2019 at 09:21

Thank you Jackie I’m really nervous about appointment. I’m the only family member so trying to take it all in and cover my grief so as not to upset him. My dad has heart failure and really doesn’t want chemo . If he got two good years I’d be thrilled with a good quality of life

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Posted 04 May 2019 at 09:22

My dad lives alone also

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Posted 04 May 2019 at 14:50

Good luck at appointment. Dad didn't want to know So went outside at end so I could speak and ask questions. Afterwards could look him in the eye and say that I was told years. He's happy with that and u never know he might be the 50 % ?? One step at a time. X

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Posted 08 May 2019 at 17:49

Well had appointment and went ok. No discussion on timelines . Doc wants to introduce 4 weekly infusions of a bone strengthener. Also wants to start a second hormone in tablet form called zygtigA and a steroid. Starting next week. Said he is also considering changing the hormone injection to one every six months. Infusion to be done next week and tablet started . Lots of side effects from the zytigA. No bloods taken todAy and second firmsgon given

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Posted 12 May 2019 at 16:15

Sounds like a plan. That's all we can do. Go with the flow and help them through it. Can be over whelming at times though. X

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Posted 12 May 2019 at 21:24

That’s it. My dad was easily the sickest person in the waiting room still can’t ealk more than a few yards and very weak. But the waiting room was an eye opener while I’m heartbroken there was one heavily pregnant girl as a patient only around 25 and a very gaunt looking 17/18 year old. Cancer is a horrible disease x meanwhile I’m praying for some sort of improvement

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