Dad's stomach cancer. Consultant couldn't give him a time frame. Dad's convinced he doesn't have long left and won't stop going on about it. What can we do?

Dad trying to be brave but I can see he’s not. He has in his mind consultant could not give him how long he had left to live only didn’t know if it be 2 or 4 6 month he didn’t know 

dad constantly going on about been ill and he got 6 month it’s driving us mad as they can’t tell you how long he’s got but everyday we living the same conversations what can we do as he lives with me his daughter and it’s making me poorly 

  • Hi Brieannah13,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear of the situation with your Dad - this must be really difficult, particularly if you're struggling to have these same conversations.

    It's of course important to look after yourself as much as possible while also looking out for your Dad. Try to take breaks where you can - chances to try to switch off and focus on something else for a while.

    It also helps to talk to others, so hopefully you have other family and friends around you who you can speak with. We are of course also here on the forum whenever you need it - it can be helpful to write things down and reach out to others who may be going through something similar or who may have advice to offer.

    If it gets too much, perhaps you could try talking things through with your Dad about how it's making you feel, if it's appropriate and if you're comfortable doing this. I know this may be difficult.

    Hopefully you'll get more replies to your post here soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator