Hi lunalunette,

Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm very sorry to read about your mum and what you're all going through at the moment - I can imagine this must be incredibly difficult.

Cancer certainly affects not just the individual but all those around them and of course it's important to look after carers too so it's great that you've come here for support with this.

I would suggest trying to bring as much normality into things as possible - keeping in touch regularly with your dad and talking about, or doing, as many 'normal' things as possible, alongside of course discussing how your mum is doing and offering any support along those lines too.

It of course depends on your relationship with your dad but open and honest conversations are also important - speaking to him and others about any feelings or what's going on. Hopefully he is able to do that.

Hopefully others here will be along with suggestions too as I'm sure there are others here with experience or who are going through something similar.

And of course, remember to look after yourself too. We're always here for support should you need it.

Wishing you all the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator