Hi there Cynthia .. so sad a time this must be ... has he got any pain relief?  ... I wish I could tell you something that would help, I think we are so lucky here to have hospices ... but yet we still hear some of our loved ones still have so much pain in the last few days ... all I can do is prey he’s out of pain soon ... so just want to send you a big hug ... Chrisie ️ Xx

Thank you for the kind words. Yes you're very lucky to have hospices. My dad is taking opioids in patch form but doesn't seem to work. 

Hi Cynthia, 

I just saw your questions and wanted to suggest creating a new discussion about this as it'll make it easier for other members to see this and reply :)

Kind regards, 

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi,

Sorry to read that your Dad is going through this without an adequate level of pain relief and know this must be very difficult for him and the family to deal with.

My Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer a good few years ago now and he refused any treatment (being over 80 at the time he said his body had been through enough). He continued with a  reasonable quality of life until some four years later when it became more painful and secondary lung cancer was diagnosed during an admission into hospital with pneumonia.  He recovered sufficiently to return home for his 85th birthday but asked to go into hospital/hospice for end of life and was granted his wish... no intervention  other than pain relief and a peaceful passing.

I see that you are not in the UK but sincerely hope that chatting here will give you a feeling that you are not alone during this very difficult time.  Hope too that your Dad's pain relief can be adjusted as ths would I think help to make things just that little easier to bear.

Sending virtual hugs.  Jules54