Dad has CC
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Lynn,
When I had my surgery to remove part of my liver due to CC I was extremely nauseated even with medications. One of my great friends that works on an oncology surgical floor got me seabands. They are bands that go around the wrist and use pressure points to help with nausea. I wore them for a long time and they really seemed to help. I started chemo yesterday and didn’t hesitate to put them back on and am planning on wearing them for as long as I need. Along with the anti-nausea medications they gave me and my seabands I haven’t felt sick yet. Maybe they would be worth a try? Hope your dad finds some relief from his dizziness and nausea and can get back to his normal self.
Shari
Hi Lynn,
First welcome to our cc family. My Dad was diagnosed April 2010, with inoperable CC. Chemo was planned but never given due to high bilirubin levels, despite 3 stents and an external drain fitted.
My Dad now has to be careful about what medication, if needed, he takes, due to the liver being unable to break it down. I think that this is a good chance what is causing your Dads dizziness.
I’m so pleased to MRI scan was clear. Positive thinking is the way to go, my Dad has remained positive, and even now with his terminal diagnosis that was given in September, he is refusing to give up. He really does amaze me.
Please let us know how your Dad gets on.
Sending best wishes your way
Andrea
Lynn….I am glad to hear that the doctors are looking for a reason causing the symptom rather, than writing his dizziness off to “old age.” I hope that the answer is found real soon.
Best wishes,
MarionThank you everyone for you support. We just got dad’s MRI results of his head back. He is experiencing extreme dizziness with very few other symptoms. His blood pressure checked out, sugar levels for his diabetes are fine and now he can be relieved that he does not have a brain tumor. He was so sure that was what was wrong. When I shared the good news, we both shed a few tears. My dad is so strong and idependant he fights having others having to care for him. The doctors are now thinking it may be his blood pressure meds, diabetes meds, or chlolesterol meds. He is off almost everything expect mexium and hydrocortisone for addison’s disease. He has been on these meds for many years. It is hard to understand how this can all of a sudden cause problems. Is it because the cancer does not allow the liver to break down the meds effectively? If we could get a handle on this problem his quality of life would be close to normal for him. We are waiting 7 days for the meds to get out of his system. I pray that he will feel better soon.
Just a side note: While my dad’s physical age is 89 he has the stamina and cognitive capabilities of a much yonger man. His doctor tells him all the time what a gift he has been given to live this long and be able to actively participate in life like a “youngster” of 75.
Thanks for all the kind thoughts and helpful tips.
Lynn
Sunshinecaregiver-
Welcome! Sorry your dad is going through this. In addition to asking about meds, Make sure your dad is hydrated. My dad has trouble when his blood pressure dips. Even with chemo and palliative care, there are good days and bad…
Stacey
Welcome, and I am so glad you found us. Marinol works for my Mom. It is used once daily at this time, we had started twice daily but had to quit due to side affects. Lots of luck! My Mom has elected no preventive care and it is hard to accept, but I respect her choice. She is doing well and has had some great days. When you need Hospice, you will know.
Keep reading the posts, there is so much information and you will always need to know more. Take care. G
Dear lmcnish = Please continue to communicate with us about your dad’s condition and how it is going. So many people are so encouraging on this site. Sorry you had to find us, but glad that we can walk through this with you. Blessings, Susan
Dear Imcnish, welcome to our wonderful family. We are sorry to hear about your father. I think that at his young age it is important not to put him through too much and just to keep him as comfortable as possible. There are meds for the nausea that work great, has the ONC given him anything? We are happy that your courage brought you to us, you see you have more courage than you thought and that will see you through this journey. Can’t help you with the dizzyness but you might try our search engine at the top of the page. Type in Dizzy and see what pops up. Good luck on everything and please keep us posted.
I am so glad to have found your website. My 89 year old young father has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer which has not spread beyond the liver. We have gone to Mayo in Rochester for a second opinion. At this point my dad has decided against chemo and continue with palliative care. I respect his wishes and will do whatever I can to help him. He is at stage 3 for CC. I have read many of your posts before I had the courage to sign in and share my story. He has had a second stent inserted a week ago and should be doing well. He is extremely dizzy and nauseated and the doctors are not as concerned about the dizziness as dad would like. He feels it is a very significant change and the doctors attribute to his age. Any ideas?
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