My dad has lung cancer

Hello, I've just joined this community. My dad has just been diagnosed with Lung cancer stage 4 and I'm having mixed feelings right now. He was a heavy smoker. I'm 19 and he is 47. The fact that I'm not by him side right now hurts me so much.. I'm currently studying overseas so I can't see him.. I met him sometime ago but I couldn't control my feelings but just cry.. And right now all I do is cry, cry, and cry.. I couldn't seem to stop thinking that he doesn't have much time left.. 

I basically don't know what to do right now..

Thank you for listening

  • Hello! I'm sorry for your dad...when I read this, somehow I can relate to your situation when my mum got cancer seven years ago. I didn't able to see her while undergoing medication until I lost her. What I did that time...I got in touch as often as possible through phone with her or my sister who looked after her, know her condition from time to time. I can't go home because we chose to send monetary for her medication hoping that she'll be better. I cried a lot...had sleepless nights...scared...thought in advance of things that will gonna happen. Gave of what i had and did what I can in every aspect while she still alive at that time made me had peace.
  • I came from the Philippines. Now im UK with my husband and daughter. I just got a news earlier that my dad back home have a stage 4 lung cancer..he is only 63...i feel broken. I dont know what to do.