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Dad has oesophageal cancer

Amber91
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Hi, my dad has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, he's to have 3 different chemotherapy treatments in one in the next couple of weeks, after he's had a test from chemo he will then have surgery to remove the part of his oesothogus that has the tumor and will have further chemotherapy afterwards.

I just feel very alone, not sure how to cope myself keeping a brave face on for dad and supporting him with all his appointments

Id love to connect with carers going through similar circumstances. Maybe we can support eachother, I don't want to offload my worries onto the family were all dealing with this and I don't like to burden my family anymore 

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  • Hello Amber91,

    Thank you for posting on Cancer Chat and I hope that's helped in some way. It sounds like you've been a great support to your dad, but I can imagine that caring for a parent would feel lonely sometimes. Please know that the emotions you're going through are normal and there is support out there. Don't be afraid to lean on people you can trust and we have some guidance for family friends and carers, including tips on looking after a loved one and looking after yourself. I hope this will be useful.

    I'm sure members in a similar situation will reach out to you and the forum is always here for you whenever you need it and .

    Best wishes,

    Moderator Anastasia

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  • Hello Amber91,

    Thank you for posting on Cancer Chat and I hope that's helped in some way. It sounds like you've been a great support to your dad, but I can imagine that caring for a parent would feel lonely sometimes. Please know that the emotions you're going through are normal and there is support out there. Don't be afraid to lean on people you can trust and we have some guidance for family friends and carers, including tips on looking after a loved one and looking after yourself. I hope this will be useful.

    I'm sure members in a similar situation will reach out to you and the forum is always here for you whenever you need it and .

    Best wishes,

    Moderator Anastasia

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