Dad diagnosed with lung cancer

My dad has been diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer, about 6-8 weeks ago now, he should be starting RT and CT in a couple of weeks. 

He's becoming more tired and is frustrated at waiting for treatment and I'm struggling to see him not himself. 

He lives in a different country and I'm 39 weeks pregnant so can't fly to see him so I'm finding that hard. His initial symptom was losing his voice, so it's even difficult to talk on the phone. 

I feel like I've been relatively ok until the last few days just feeling really sad for him and heart broken. I feel quite alone in it, I know my husband is sad too but obviously it's different. 

He also has a pre treatment PET scan next week which brings anxiety.

Just reaching out for any advice on coping. I never thought my family would be in this position.. does it ever begin to feel normal? 

Thanks

B

  • I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. I haven’t really got any advice on how to cope as I’m in a similar situation, my mum has just been diagnosed with lung cancer and should be starting RT and CT in the next couple of weeks. 

    I never thought my family would go through this either and it’s so hard. 

    thinking of you at this hard time, especially being heavily pregnant and not living in the same country as your dad.

    sending a big hug x