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My dad has a mass on bladder and kidney not functioning

Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Sep 29 9:34am | Replies (269)

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I will peruse the links thanks ginger!
Not sure im getting all the info my dad gets from the docs relayed reliably and hes not really letting my mom in on all apts much less wanting me there... but most info come from my mom Or mom asking dad who is concerned always of course. He has had an ultrasound on leg which ruled out a clot. ct was next which showed more cancer- yes. More in abdomen and on liver. Over the past year my dad has had his kidney removed due to invasive muscle bladder cancer then his bladder removed chemo radiation now hes on immunotherapy. So one leg is swollen -yes its painful. And its new. Docs said it was probably the cancer causeing the swelling- maybe sitting on a nerve- they said. What i was looking for was ways to -cope possibly reduce swelling. I guess its a two edge sword he does elevate it - ive told him exercise helps. But i guess he just gets too tired. My dad is not a complainer and has a high pain tolerance hes not lazy but he has been tired so pain is there im just hoping to get him motivated somehow in his tiredness to get moving more but when it hurts him its hard.
Thanks again for the suggestions ❤️

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@formydad Maybe you can ask your mom or dad if massage might help him feel better, both emotionally and physically? There are some gentle massage styles. I know that some people swear by foot massage and the trigger points located in the feet. Acupuncture for the swelling/pain/discomfort? Sorry, I need to think some more on this, and will get back to you!
Please know I am praying for you all and want to help however possible.
Ginger