Dads 3rd return lymphoma help needed

[ihavenowords30]

Hi.. just that really I'm looking for anyone that maybe able to offer advice or suggestions if they have possibly been there.

My dads 71 and was diagnosed sadly with a return of his lymphoma, stomach and small piece in the neck. They have offered treatment and he has had his first chemo session, he reacted fantastic in hospital bit when he gets let home very quickly gets temperatures and pain so is back in on antibiotics drips etc which so the trick only to face the same again on release.

He hasn't been able to eat a thing for over 2 months now only forticeps and pears / a Rich tea biscuit so weight loss is dramatic, scary really.

I am very positive for him but I know he no longer is and is thinking of giving up treatment due to side affects, if they will even be able to offer more at this stage due to how bad he's been after the chemo.

He's got a scan tomorrow and oncologist meetings so fingers crossed for that but If anyone has any tips for the food barrier or general how to boost him mentally is be very grateful

[HitthefloorforTaintedLove]

Poor you, I have no experience of a family member with lymphoma but with a different cancer. We got support from Marie Curie or Macmillan (for different people).

Some of the advice we had was just to get any kind of food in that could be tolerated, and if it was calorific that was good.
Custard or rice pudding for sweet, and very small portions of nice soup as a big bowl just looked like too much of a challenge.

I know you'll have had the consultant appointment by now but depending on the treatment plan and whether there are different chemo options, and also how you personally feel, but it may be an idea to communicate with your dad how you so wish this weren't happening, but it is, and if he feels like he can't continue with treatment then you respect it (if you do or can bring yourself to, I don't mean give up on him but if there is no hope of a cure quality of life is important). 💐

[Takeachancey]

Can I suggest that you look up the Lymphoma Action Facebook support group. They are a fantastic group, full of wisdom and care. I have Lymphoma and I have found this group so supportive and helpful.