Young adults who have a parent with cancer!

Hi all, 

Looking to talk to other young adults whose got a parent with cancer. Sometimes it can be very comforting to speak to others who are going through the same sort of thing and hopefully support one another. 

A little bit about me... I am 27 years old, April 2015 my Dad was diagnosed with stage 4 incurable bowel cancer which has spread to his lungs and liver. They offered him palliative chemotherapy. But unfortunately he's only had a couple of handfuls of chemo since last year. He's currently doing really well though and is due to receive his next lot of CT results in less than 3 weeks time. It's been extremely tough, heartbreaking, a lot of anger too but somehow we are coping as a family. Sometimes it is hard when those around me don't quite understand how it feels and that just because he's OK at the moment it doesn't mean everything's sorted. 

Hope to hear from someone soon who can relate x 

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  • Hi butterfly89. 

    Im so sorry to hear of your sad news, it's just devastating. U and ur family with by in my prayers tonight. I to is caring for my mum with cancer, utaris and stomach cancer. She got her biopsie done last week so just waiting to here her fate, I'm completely heartbroken as she has already fought breast cancer 6years ago, but this time it feels 100 times worse as she is in so much pain. My mum is my best friend and I can't live without her. U are not alone always remember that. Take care xxxx

  • Hello Lara,

    Thanks for your reply, 

    Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. How old are you? I'm ever so sorry to hear about your mum, how sad. I know it must be a very worrying time for you the waiting around is the worst when you just need answers and to know what your loved one will be facing. It must be terrible seeing your mum in pain, are they able to give her anything for it? It's so hard when a parent is suffering from cancer, they are everything to you, they are like a safety blanket you've had your whole life and it's terrifying to think of that blanket being taken from you...That's how I describe it anyways. Big hugs to you.  Please feel free to come on here any time no matter what if you need to vent etc. Xxx

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  • Hello Lara,

    Thanks for your reply, 

    Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. How old are you? I'm ever so sorry to hear about your mum, how sad. I know it must be a very worrying time for you the waiting around is the worst when you just need answers and to know what your loved one will be facing. It must be terrible seeing your mum in pain, are they able to give her anything for it? It's so hard when a parent is suffering from cancer, they are everything to you, they are like a safety blanket you've had your whole life and it's terrifying to think of that blanket being taken from you...That's how I describe it anyways. Big hugs to you.  Please feel free to come on here any time no matter what if you need to vent etc. Xxx

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