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Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: May 1 6:41pm | Replies (8)

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@colleenyoung

@tiredofbeingtired, it sounds like the treatment is wreaking havoc on your dad's body. It must be so hard to watch him suffer. Whether to continue treatment or to stop should be the patient's choice. Quality of life should be consider as much (perhaps more?) as quantity. In my dad's case, he was told he was in charge and could stop chemo whenever he wanted either temporarily or permanently. When he stopped, he was told that it was likely he would have about 6 months. He was with us for an additional 13 months and kept comfortable by the palliative care team.

Has your dad been able to discuss the pros and cons of continuing treatment vs palliative (comfort) care? Has he been given the option of taking a treatment break? Do you accompany your dad to his appointments?

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He was actually placed on hospice today so he will no longer be on the chemo. He is bleeding internally and the doctor said his kidneys are not working so his body is not cycling out toxins. The weird thing about this cancer is it causes mucus build up around your lung cavities and stomach so he has a never ending cough. I did attend a few doctor’s appointments with him but I found out later my dad was not being honest about how bad his condition had become. It’s extremely hard to see someone you love suffer and you can’t help them, just try and make them comfortable. He can no longer stand or walk so he is now bed ridden.