My Dads terminal with Lung cancer that has spread to brain

Hi All, my Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer that had spread to his lymph nodes last October so a year ago now, it has also spread to his brain with he has recently had targeted radiotherapy on to try and blast the small tumour. I'm finding it hard dealing with my emotions right now I'm like a rollercoaster one up week one down or one down day one up day and the person I am I hold everything in so I don't really give myself a chance to understand it all. Obviously I know my Dad is terminal and the treatment is only prolonging his life but I still find myself confused. I don't understand how long we have etc? It's so hard to deal with as really I feel so sad to loose my dad but there's just nothing we can do. I feel so sorry for him and wonder how the hell he feels deep down inside I just wish I could take it away from him. Then it's like in my head I know I need to spend as much time possible with him but at the same time I'm so depressed about it and I just cry all the time when I do allow myself to be in reality with it. I'm also very angry like where I hold things in I've had episodes where I have burst over smaller things. I've always read people posts on here and come back again to understand what's happening if that makes sense just to be able to relate to someone else helps. 


Im also sorry to anyone that's found themselves here. 

  • Hi,I am new to the site..... really wish I was not so much heartache. My lovely man was told in Feb this year he has terminal lung cancer which has spread to lymph nodes.we have been together for just over 2 years as a couple,he is a neighbour and been friends for years. He is my sole mate and we were looking forward to spending our later years together he is 58years old and was otherwise fit and healthy. So now he is at home with me as he can't look after himself at hes house.so much has happened..... bleed in hes spleen then build up of fluid in hes lungs and then air which they have drained.then a few weeks ago he had a mini stroke.....since then he has gone down hill.so no more chemo for him as he too I'll to take any more.so under Marie curie now.i am heartbroken.so so upset.i am so sad for others in this terrible situation.

  • Hey there, I can identify with how you must be feeling at the moment, it's a rotten thing that you're going through and I understand the anger and hurt you feel. 
    I lost my Mum 9 weeks after finding her secondary's and the primary which was lung cancer was found last. She was such a fit independent lady, it was a massive shock.

    I was on auto pilot whilst I cared for her at home, I'd go home and cry driving home and then sit in the garden and cry some more as I tried to get my head round it all. I wanted to take it away for her and deal with it but it was out of our hands and moved so fast. 
    Please try and go easy on yourself, you're doing all you can at the moment and your Dad knows that I'm sure. Be kind to yourself and take things one day at a time.

    Stay strong lovely

    GB