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Ellie11
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I am 21 and I have just found out my dad has cancer.

It's been 2 weeks since his diagnosis. I cried when I found out but I haven't since. I'm finding this hard because as well as the heart breaking feelings every time I see my dad in his weak state. I also don't know what's going on. I am struggling to talk to anyone about his situation and nobody seems to want to talk to me about it. I don't even know what type of cancer it is. I don't know how advanced his cancer is or what his treatment plan is. I am a student nurse so I understand what is happening to my dad but who do I ask when nobody will tell me anything!! I understand people are trying to protect me but one day I am positive about the situations and others I am terrified.

Does anyone have any advice? 

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    Hello Ellie11

    First of all I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of your dads illness. 

    I am 22 and in late november/December my dad was diagnosed with cancer and I have cried so much. It is a very sad and scary to think this could happen to such a close family member. 

    The best advice I can give is talk to your friends. Without mine I would stuggle to get through this. Having someone to talk about such a sad topic is not nice. Personally it helps me to talk and I am currently at uni and speaking to a counciller is useful. It is so hard to find someone to talk too but do try it has helped me soo much. There are people friends and professionals to help you. 

    If you need anymore advice to support please just message. I know whats it like trust me! Its just soul destroying but  this forum has/is helping me. 

    I hope you get answers to your questions and hope this helps but please do message again if you need too.

     

    LJG

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    Hello Ellie11

    First of all I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of your dads illness. 

    I am 22 and in late november/December my dad was diagnosed with cancer and I have cried so much. It is a very sad and scary to think this could happen to such a close family member. 

    The best advice I can give is talk to your friends. Without mine I would stuggle to get through this. Having someone to talk about such a sad topic is not nice. Personally it helps me to talk and I am currently at uni and speaking to a counciller is useful. It is so hard to find someone to talk too but do try it has helped me soo much. There are people friends and professionals to help you. 

    If you need anymore advice to support please just message. I know whats it like trust me! Its just soul destroying but  this forum has/is helping me. 

    I hope you get answers to your questions and hope this helps but please do message again if you need too.

     

    LJG

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