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