posted by Mollsa
10 January 2024
Feeling sick despite not currently on treatment
Last reply:
15 January 2024 15:30
Hi
My Dad 74 started immunotherapy about year ago but for last 3 months was unable to get treatment due to thyroid and blood readings. He has circa 4 cancer spots - Sternum upper hip area and groin(I believe stage 3). Due to back pain he has been given tramadol. He is due back to St James Hospital next week for results of CT scan. My question is why he seems to have little appetite and ongoing nausea for over 4 weeks?
Hi Mollsa,
Thank you for posting and I’m sorry to hear all that’s happening for your dad. It must be very distressing for your family.
There could be many reasons why your dad is feeling nauseous and having reduced appetite such as the pain, the medication he is taking or even due to his thyroid readings. We would recommend to speak with your dads medical team to discuss how is feeling and also if there is anything they can do to help manage his symptoms. It might also be worthwhile to discuss if input from a dietician would be helpful especially if he has been feeling unwell for the past 4 weeks.
Please do phone our supportline on 1800 200 700 if you would like to speak with us in more detail about your Dads situation. I have linked here information about the support we provide that your family may find helpful.
Kind regards,
Cancer nurse.