Dad has terminal cancer. How do you cope with this news?

Hi,

My 81 yr old dad has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. He has Mesothelioma which is caused by exposure to asbestos. Prognosis is not good. I am completely devastated. I feel absolute sorrow and sadness that I will lose my dad. I am 51 yrs old. But I am more worried about my mum. I fear this will break her. Does anyone have coping suggestions? It is very easy to constantly focus on the dread of losing a loved one and because the prognosis is terminal, there is a constant feeling of hopelessness. 

Thanks,

Ally

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  • Hello I'm so sorry to hear about your dad,I lost my mum and sister to cancer so I do understand,I had my elderly dad then to look after i moved in with him,they are stronger than you think,I took him out tried to keep him busy.I watched films with him and spoke about my mum and sister to him kept the memories alive.x

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  • Hello I'm so sorry to hear about your dad,I lost my mum and sister to cancer so I do understand,I had my elderly dad then to look after i moved in with him,they are stronger than you think,I took him out tried to keep him busy.I watched films with him and spoke about my mum and sister to him kept the memories alive.x

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