My dad has liver cancer i think he is in his final stages can anyone help me?

my dad has liver cancer its been about 12 months now we were told he wouldn't live this long he is very weak and slow he doesn't talk very much anymore his legs are so swollen that his toes have died and his stomach is now swelling and is sleeping a lot more i am 19 and help look after him on my own i am trying to be strong but it is hard i know he hasn't long left can anyone help

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I am sorry to hear about this. Cancer is a cruel and painful way to die. The things that you describe are correct, as is yellow tint to the whites of the eyes. The thing to remember is that when he is gone, the suffering will be over. The other thing to remember is that you have time to prepare for this. I know that it will still be hard. You are to be commended for your compassion. Just try to keep him comfortable with pain meds and let him die with dignity. When he is gone celebrate his life and remember not to place him on a pedestal. IT can be very hard not to let the memory of someone outshine the reality of them. If you don't remember the good and the bad, you will have a hard time letting go.

The last/final step is to silence the voices in your head. Especially fear. It says that whenever you're afraid of loosing someone close, your not taking care of what has to be done or said. Your family will stay together, as long as your whole-hearted into holding the torch.
Until you get to the place of understanding, nothing is going to feel right.
So lets say; your outdoors and you suddenly feel a drop of moisture fall on your head. You're not going to be able to think of anything else until you figure out why that happened. So death hits us hard, when we least expect it. We blame other people, and then we end up with the sense that the world is full of bad people. We blame ourselves, and then instead of feeling healthy, strong, and whole we see ourselves as sick, weak, and broken. Don't allow the mind to think these ideas.
Stay strong for your family and remember time heals.

I Can only say,I understand it is very hard when a parent and someone is on the end of their journey here on earth,we will miss them,we will cry,go ahead,then remember,that a person is blessed when they no longer have to suffer in a body that had so much difficulty,I no that my loved ones are always near me,because I will always have thoughts of them,memories,love,but I also no,that we should be thankful there is no more pain.pray, make sure you ask any questions you have,talk,hug and when the time comes .tell him it is ok,and remember there is life lessons for you to learn now,he has completed his,and is going home,God Bless,and take care.

Look up the Cancer Society and call and talk to someone.
or
Do you live in an area that has hospice services available? [Goggle "hospice"] If so, call the local hospice center and talk with them.
or
Talk with his doctor and ask if she/he can recommend something for you

Remember the great memories. Make a scrapbook. Write in a journal.

This is a lot to be going through at your age, although it is never easy dealing with a terminal illness.
Hopefully you and your father are already receiving support from palliative care groups, or through your local hospital.
The doctor caring for your father should have assisted with these things.
If you feel that you or your father need further advice or assistance, then please contact the doctor or hospital treating him. Neither of you should be going through this without additional support. There is help out there, you just need to know where to look.
Take care.

Some of your answers are pathetic and very unhelpful. I just lost my Mum to cancer. She was diagnosed in may this year with kidney cancer which spread to liver and lung. She pasted away sept 7 after only a short 4 month battle aged 60. I too cared for my Mum full time and words cannot describe what you go thru. Your Dad does sound like he is nearing the end i am sorry to say. Is he eating anything?? Mu didnt eat anything at all for about two weeks before she past. When she was first diagnosed her liver tumor was 3 cm, 4 weeks later it had grown to over 12cm. So the liver cancer made her nausea constantly. I can help all you have to do is email me... My thoughts are with you and your dad. xx

You poor thing, my dad has just died, so i know what you are going through. You cannot do this by yourself! Get yourself some support, do you live in the UK? Macmillan Cancer Nurses are very good, or contact a local hospice.
When you look at him, try not to see the shell of the man he is, try to remember the man he was. Help him to go peacefully.
Our thoughts are with you.

Do these exercises everyday.Build up the timing gradually.If you fell tired or dizzy, stop and resume later.Both of you can do it.
The Yoga Pranayam (breathing exercises) to help with cancer problem are:

Bhastrika - Take a long deep breath into the lungs(chest not tummy) via the nose and then completely breathe out through the nose. Duration upto 5 minutes.

Anulom Vilom - Deep Breath-in through left nostril keeping right nostril closed
then - Breath-out through right nostril keeping left nostril closed
then -Deep Breath-in through right nostril keeping left nostril closed
then - Breath-out through left nostril keeping right nostril closed
and repeat this cycle for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day(maximum 60 min/day).

Bhramri Pranayam -Close eyes. Close ears with thumb, index finger on forehead, and rest three fingers on base of nose touching eyes. Breathe in through nose. And now breathe out through nose while humming like a bee.
Duration : 5 to 12 times

Kapalbhati -(Do it before eating) Push air forcefully out through the nose about once per second. Stomach will itself go in(contract in). The breathing in(through the nose) will happen automatically. Establish a rhythm and do for 20 to 30 minutes twice a day.(Max 60 min/day) Not for pregnant women. Seriously ill people do it gently.

Once you are better, continue the pranayam once a day.
Be patient, as the benefits will show over a period of months.Only by doing you will benefit
and feel good because you are helping your body.Those who say I have tried everything....
will be amazed at the result of doing pranayam.
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Pressure point - press the middle of the palm of both hands with thumb or pen, 50 times everyday.

Hi there I know exactly what you and your family are going through. My dad has just recently passed on the 25/12/07. He was diagnosed with cancer in November 2006 and the family was told that he would only last 4months. But his determination and the love that he got from his immediate family and extended family and friends was amazing. Your dad sounds like he is in the last stages. My father went into hospital 2 and a half weeks prior to his passing and he was in there because his pulse and heart beat were fast and irregular. I came and seen him on the Thursday before he passed and visited him everyday after that. On the Thursday and Friday he was normal, you know talking and laughing he just had problems breathing. Saturday onwards he slept more and was not that responsive, we had to really work hard to stimulate any conversation and even a smile. even though he was extremely week he said a prayer for his friend and pastor who had come down to see him. One of my brothers was in jail and he had a special visit with Dad on Monday and after this visit my dad started to go down hill quite quickly, his pulse and heartbeat had slowed right down it was as though he had just waited to see all his children then he was happy to go. His hands and feet were extremely cold to touch and the doctor said that his organs was shutting down from the inside and he was no longer drinking or eating and he was non responsive as much and that he was seeing loved ones who had already passed that the cancer had progressed to his brain. The doctor told us this on Christmas morning and by Christmas evening my dad was gone. We have just had his funeral on the 11/01/2008 and it was so beautiful, there was an over whelming support of family and friends it was an enormous funeral, it just goes to show that he was such a loved and cherished man not only by his wife and children and grannies, but also by his entire community and others.

RIP DADxxxxxx I LOVE YOU.