My dad's dying and I'm not coping

Hi there my dad's been fighting throat cancer for the past 2 years. Twice we had been told he had the all clear and both times 6 weeks later we have then been told it's back and more aggressive. We have been told.this week he now has bone cancer and it's terminal. I'm devastated. I know it selfish but I'm only 27 and feel far too young to be losing my 46 yr old.dad.. I'm strong when around people and feel like it's up to me to ensure everyone is OK and coping but when I'm on my own I'm a mess...I feel like I have so many unanswered questions. We don't know how long he has left and it's breaking my heart that my once strong fit healthy dad is a shadow of his former self. I just can't imagine my future without him in it he's my rock x

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  • Hi I'm so sorry to hear of your poor dad, yes at at such a young age. I feel his pain and yours. My dad died 3 weeks ago from pancreatic cancer which he only found out he had 3 weeks earlier after being unwell for a few weeks. We are all in shock still. He couldn't accept it and died suffering as he wouldn't have pain relief, he was angry and didn't really want us round. It's so hard seeing someone you love dying and knowing they don't want to die is heartbreaking. Give him lots of love and talk about happy memories. Your not being selfish and I still have unanswered questions so we all feel like that. You also need someone you can talk, cry and let your feelings out to as its not good to hold it in. I hope you get as long as possible with your dad which I didn't with mine. Sending you hugs xx

  • Thank you for your reply. I'm sorry for your loss of your dad and I'm glad he is now at rest and free from pain. I have an amazing husband who is doing great looking after me and my mum. Although I'm a little worried for her when the time comes.. dad's all mums know since she was 16 and they have built a very strong life with each other over the last 30 years. Thanks kyou for your kind words and I will cherish every day I have with him xxx

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  • Thank you for your reply. I'm sorry for your loss of your dad and I'm glad he is now at rest and free from pain. I have an amazing husband who is doing great looking after me and my mum. Although I'm a little worried for her when the time comes.. dad's all mums know since she was 16 and they have built a very strong life with each other over the last 30 years. Thanks kyou for your kind words and I will cherish every day I have with him xxx

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