Since my last posting. My dad was doing well emotionally and
physically. Until two weeks ago, he has become very
depressed!. Just yesterday, when I asked him how is was doing
he said, " I am in hell. I was caught off guard. So I drove over
to where he was and brought my new baby Yorkie to see him. I
thought that would cheer him up a puppy giving him love. His
response was I don't want the dog to kiss me because I don't
want him to get cancer. My dad thinks he will infect the
puppy? Hve you heard of that before?? I am at a loss.. at what to do.. I try all the time to cheer my dad up!! He is always grumpy, hanging up in mid conversations, wants to go back to bed... WE have told the doctor of his depression. Instead of prescribing something for the depression. He asked my dad how is doing and being a "man" he said I am doing o.k. So this Wednesday is the last of the four cycles and I plan to speak with the oncologist directly. I need to help my dad so he can smile again. :o)...
I am at a loss on how to help my dad have some normalcy during this difficult time. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated!!!
After this cycle they will being doing another PET scan to
check him and see where we are.
SLR