At what point do you call hospice? My father was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer with mets to the bone. Within the last 2 weeks he has worsened - tonight he breathing is so labored. He says that it is because of this asthma. The denial will never end. My mother has been taking on the most care for him. She looks exhusted and it has been less than 1 week since he needs help making meals, getting up from chairs and dressing. My sister is in denial as well. I have no qualms about getting help with my father. She feels that I am terrible for not wanting to take care of my father. My father knows that I would do everything for him. A couple of weeks ago he said to me "how can 2 sisters be so different?"
My sister went to the oncologist with my parents and would not ask him where my father stands - how much time he has left. I have read that once lung cancer spreads - individuals have no more than 6 months left. I want to be prepared for what lies ahead.
Tracy