Just need someone to talk to

my dad started chemo this morn as he has 2 brain tumours.ive just googled the cancer he’s got and he’s not expected to live over 15 months he’s only 54. I’m sitting here breaking my heart with my baby knowing he never will remember his grandpa. What can I do?

  • Oh sweetheart, I am so sorry about your situation. Have you had a good honest talk with your dads doctor? Is your dad fully aware of what's going on? You have no choice but to takes each day as it comes, I am sure someone on here will pick up your thread ....someone who is or was in your situation....

    sending a great big comforting virtual hug xxx

  • He doesn’t understand and only got diagnosed 3days before Xmas cause he was feel a bit dizzy and confused but deteriorated so drastically since then he can hardly speak. My mam is trying to keep as much from me as she can she’s a very harsh strong woman who doesn’t show anything which is really hard. I just wish there was something I could do it’s soo cruel seeing him like this. Sorry to moan I just need to talk to someone xx

  • Your mum is coping in the only way she knows how, she feels she is protecting you. I think it may be worth calling either the Macmillan nurses..on...0808 808 00 00

    or Marie curie on....0800 090 23 09

    These people will listen to anything you need to get off your chest. Your going through a horrible time and need support, don't be afraid to call them.... xxx

  • Hi Stacey – I'm so sorry about your Dad' diagnosis, but if I can give you one bit of advice: avoid the temptation to go on Google, you'll only drive your self insane. Marlyn is right, take each day as it comes...I know it feels like it's easier said than done at this point, but it'll help you manage the situation a little better and keep the anxiety at bay. 

    I watched my Dad go through stage IV pancreatic cancer for 16 months and while I always thought I wanted to find out as much information as possible, sometimes it's better to focus on the patient and not get ahead of yourself. 


    Sending you all my love and strength! x

  • Thank you so much both. He’s just come home from his first chemo and gone to bed.he said it went ok. Xx
  • I'm glad the first session went well. Sending him lots of strength. xx 

  • The best thing for him will be sleep, you and your mum need each other now, if it's difficult for her to talk and you need to then don't be afraid to call one of those numbers....and remember....it's actually ok to not be ok.....xxx

  • Hi Stacey, i just wanted to say how sorry i am after seeing this thread regarding your father.

    Unfortunately, i just lost my father last week to glioblastoma multiforme, it was very quick but fortunately pain-free, he was a 25yr old 70-year-old guy and this caught us all off guard.

    If there is anything at all i can help you with please just give me a shout, please don't take Google as fact either as we never truly know how things are going to turn out, just keep your fingers crossed and your spirits as high as you possibly can.

    Take care x

     

  • thank you so much and I’m soo sorry bout your dad. How long did he have it for before he passed away? That’s the one my dad got. I’m not dealing with it very well my dads never had so much as a cold of been ill aslong as I can remember and always been so active and the last few weeks he can’t even leave the house it’s heartbreaking.Xx