My mum passed away in late April of sarcoma. It had recurred after 11 years and then she passed away soon after - only 10 months later. She was only 71.  My dad (75) is somewhat coping but my brother and I have seen that he has become very paranoid about his own health since she passed. He does have some health issues (heart, arthritis etc) but it's been under control. Since she passed he has been to the urgent care numerous times for chest pain, abdominal CT, endoscopy, tons of blood work. So far everything has been fine. However, when the doctors rule out one thing, he seem to feel something else a few days later. It is very trying for my brother and I as now there is no mum to buffer and moderate him (he isn't an easy person). We are both hoping to head back to the US where we now live but we can't leave him like this. 

Has anyone seen the parent who is left behind become a hyprochondriac / paranoid in this way? Sorry I don't even know what advice anyone can give me. I'm more just posting for the support as I have found this forum to be very helpful over the past few months. I know you may be thinking he should get bereavement counseling but I doubt he will; he's very stubborn and not good with his emotions.