Something else to add to the list - cerebral atrophy

Mum went to the Case Conference about Dad yesterday. Turns out they have done CT scans of his back and his brain and they have now diagnosed Cerebral Atrophy - a shrinking of the brain - which explains some of his odd behaviour recently. He may also be harbouring/nursing an infection (the medical team thinks) so we have to wait and see.

They are talking about admitting him to a nursing home for 24/7 care as the cancer team has all but given up - he is too weak for more chemo (which is actually a blessing) and the medical team can't treat Cerebral Atrophy.

I can't help but thinking that this is evidence of Dad slipping away from us. I have no idea as to how long he has, it may be months, weeks or only days. The chemo will come back and get him anyway that much is certain. If his mind goes as well it will be worse for Mum to see him deteriorate mentally - that will hurt more.

Either way I don't want Dad to know about it - just go and be at peace...

We'll see...

Paul