Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer several years ago but was found to have spread to his bones about 2 years ago. His mobility and general condition has deteriorated gradually over this time to the point where has had significant pain and was using stair lift and zimmer frame to mobilise.
About 2 weeks ago he developed severe increase in pain in his left hip and he has been unable to walk. Dad had an xray a few days ago and he was found to have a fractured hip. The surgeon has offered him surgery to repair his hip but dad was warned about the risks of anaesthetic and covid due to the surgery but without the surgery he is completely bed bound.
Dad has been in a hospice for one week now and so his pain is well managed with a syringe driver and his care has been amazing but we are all struggling to decide if the surgery is a good option. Dad's first reaction was that he didn't want to spend his remaining time recovering from an operation but he is so unsure of what to do. dad wants to spend the rest of his life at home if possible.
Has anyone had any expereince of a hip repair with widespread bone metasteses? If so was it successful and what was recovery like?
Thanks in advance :-)