Caring for my dad

Hi I really don’t know were to start last march my life changed my dad had fainted and it was like he was having a stroke when he came round it turn out his blood pressure was dangerously low he been in bed sleeping all the time low energy 3 months before this happened. 
he was rushed to hospital and was kept in for 3 days he came home and was sent for a ct scan a week later I thought it was strange as it was just his blood pressure we seen the consultant straight after ct scan and he said that my dad had a growth on his lung my dad laugh it off, I said to the doctor as I took him to his appointment are you saying he got cancer and he had replied yes I do my heart started to race I thought no please no. Few week later he had to have a pet scan and it was confirmed in April he had stage 3 lung cancer.

He didn’t believe it kept saying he felt fine we all went to see another doctor about chemo me my mam and my dad the doctor said he could have chemotherapy and it might help put the tumour to sleep my dad had two rounds and he was rushed into hospital twice the last time I thought this is it we going to lose him but he fought it and returned home 10 days later, since then my dad has slept all the time he in bed all the time he lost loads of weight and he a shell of a man I see him fading away and I really don’t know how to cope I’m trying to be there for him but I think he has given up he sick all the time and there is nothing I can do I would do anything for my family but I’m scared he hasn’t got long left I don’t even know why I’ve joined this group but I think it because I feel so alone and hoping someone is going to tell me he got ages left 

sorry for long story but I Thought I start at the beginning thank you for reading this and I hope someone can help me.

  • A warm welcome to our forum, Kim2024

    I'm sorry to hear about the challenges your family is currently facing. Your father's situation sounds incredibly tough, and it's understandable that you're feeling scared and alone. Joining this group was a courageous step, I hope that sharing your story here may provide a sense of connection and support as many here will understand how you're feeling. I'm sure some of our members will come along shortly with words of support.

    In the meantime I sincerely hope that you and your family find the strength to navigate through these challenging circumstances. Remember, you're not alone, we're here for whenever you need a chat.

    My best wishes to you all,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator