My Grandpa was diagnosed with secondary liver cancer. He just
underwent his First chemotherapy. I heard that after the treatment he is so tired that he can barely get up and he has lots of sores, low appetite, and nausea.
I can't be there for him at the moment as he's in Japan. I can't do anything now but to ask for advice here. It's so heart-breaking.
I just wanna know... what to expect?
Any advice?
Any suggestions?
Thank you so much.
2007-01-29 01:42:48 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I am so sorry sweetie about your grandfather. I know quite a lot of liver cancer as my mum passed away 8 months ago because of this. When my mum started her chemo she was the same as your grandfather, feeling very tired and nauseas and not feeling hungry at all. With my mum her chemo was every 3 weeks so for the first 3-4 days of chemo she was very poorly. Unfortunately liver cancer is usually terminal as it is very rare that a person has it only there, most of the times it is a secondary cancer. This means that there is cancer in another place. With my mum her cancer started in her bowel and then spread to the liver. You have to be prepared for the worst and as you are far away at the moment I know this is heartbreaking. Why dont you make a photoalbum of you both at least you can think about the happy days. It might keep your mind occupied. I do not know how old your grandfather is and how long he has had the cancer but my mum was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 58 and passed away when she turned 60. Sweetie if you need to talk do not hesitate to email me and I wish your grandfather and your family all the best for the future
2007-01-30 09:36:18 · answer #1 · answered by superstar68 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in touch as best you can. I'm sorry to tell you that even with treatment, Liver cancer is almost universally fatal within 12-18 months of diagnosis. Hopfully this first chemo will knock back the cancer for awhile and he will have some time feeling OK. When and if this happens, it will be time to see him and be prepared to say goodbye.
2007-01-29 01:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Liver cancer is serious but stage two diagnosis is helpful. He will continue to be sick during the treatment as the medicine creates those side effects. Hopefully he will respond favorably to treatment and the cancer will be destroyed. You need to prepare yourself for the worst case which is that it will be terminal. Call, write to him and let him know you are with him in spirit and shove your love, this will make him feel better as he fights his disease. Start a diary, write down your memories of him and ask your parents to share theirs. Record his age, date of birth where he was born, parents,sibilings, children. Ask these questions now while you can get them answered. Good luck.
2007-01-29 01:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by notaxpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To begin he has a "secondary" cancer which means he also has it somewhere else and it has spread to his liver. Liver cancer should always be considered fatal. Chemo can be very debilitating and you don't state his age. Most modern chemo treatments though aren't as bad as they used to be and most people continue a fairly normal life. He is coming to the end of his life very soon, perhaps you will want to connect with him ASAP.
2007-01-29 01:53:16 · answer #4 · answered by Tulip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can try emu oil gel caps. emu oil kills cancer cells. three pills a day should do the trick. Always get your doctors approval before taking anything new.
2007-01-29 06:32:37 · answer #5 · answered by Bruce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess the best thing you can do is keep in touch with him and give him as much support as you can from where you are. Send him a card and keep in contact. have faith in the doctors. hopefully everything will work out for the best.
2007-01-29 01:51:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋