When my dad was in that position there was some drug they could give that would hold/shrink the tumor for up to a year. It was a form of chemo and couldn't cure him but, when he took it, it beat back the confusion and made him lucid. It also made him sick, and since it would have just been prolonging misery, he quit taking it after two weeks. But it bought him enough time to say goodbye to his extended family.
Is your mother still alive? Any siblings? Extended family and friends who should see? Does he have a spiritual leader you should contact? Who will be your support? Do you have a therapist? These are the things I would line up today. Immediately, would you wait, because doing something is better than nothing.
I am so, so sorry. I wish there was something we could say to make you feel better. My grandfather rallied one morning and was lucid enough to talk with us before drifting off to sleep. I hope you get that time with your father. You're in my thoughts.
Post by MixedBerryJam on Jun 7, 2014 7:27:34 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope your father is comfortable and at peace and feeling your love. And I hope you are at peace, too. Your family will be in my t&ps.
I'm so sorry. It is so cruel that a procedure that you went in to with such optimism would end with such devastating news. You and your family are in my thoughts.
I'm so sorry. This hits close to home for me, too. My dad was in a transplant situation, got the transplant but not the best match, did well for a couple weeks, then quickly passed away due to organ rejection.
Cherish your last moments with your dad, even though this state is not how you will wish to remember him.