Dad given months to live. Struggling with how to cope really

So I've known my Dad has ahd cancer for about 18 months. I wont get into it all but basically was a lot of misdiagnosis which led to it spreading and being terminal. Up til about 3 weeks ago he was getting about just fine and you'd never really have noticed. Now it's getting worse and he's in hospital getting palliative care. Just very hard seeing someone go from seemingly ok to very weak. the Dr says he may only have a few months left. To top it off I'm in the military trying to get based in Glasgow where my Dad is asap but I don't know what will happen.

 

Like everyone else in these forums I guess I don't know how to act or what to say to my Dad. I'm single so don't go home to a partner in the evening and struggle to just bring up the topic with my mates. I guess I just wana hear everyone elses experiences and how they cope and deal with it. Just feels like a constant sickness in the pit of the stomach that you know won't get any better.

 

Very strange posting here but figure it's worth a go.

  • Hi Ross. 

    My sister who was 35 passed away on the 20th of october after a 5 year battle with breast cancer she too went downhill rapidly it all happened so fast within 5 weeks. when they gave my sister the news she asked us to take her home we looked after her for 10 days with the help of mcmillan who were brilliant. It has been the hardest time of my life but you do find strength somewhere i thought i would be afraid when the time came but i wasnt she was my big sis i tried to remember that, i held her hand and spoke to her until the end and i find that very comforting. That horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach does ease a little ive been to see my GP who says its all normal and  part of grieving (which i suppose it is but its not their loved one that has passed). I used this website and it really helped that other people feel the same. 

    I hope this helps - take care 

  • Ross I am so sorry. I am in a very similar position with my mum. We were told she was clear only to find out its back and nothing can be done. I work away a lot and don't know what to do and when to go home etc. I feel constantly sick and anxious. I don't think I have any advice because I'm going through something similar but just wanted to let you know you are not alone x