Hi there, I'm sorry to see your dad is so poorly. I'm lost my dad to lung cancer so know some of what you are going through as will lots of others on here that have suffered a loss. Stay strong and still be there for your dad, he's still the man you love behind the horrible cancer. Personally I don't think you can ever prepare yourself for losing somebody that you still want in your life. Take each day as it comes, cherish each moment you have left with your dad and tell him all those things you need to say. Have you got family who you can talk with also?

I have my siblings, but both of them are much older than me. We're all going through the same thing, but they seem to be handling it better

I think sometimes what you see on the outside is not what people are truly feeling on the inside or what they probably show when they're alone. Brits tend to have a stiff upper lip, I could do with s bit more of that at times as I always wear my heart on my sleeve. I think talking about your worries and concerns help. There is another website aimed at younger people, I think it's called riprap. We'll all be here to listen and offer support on this horrible journey.  Can you talk with your mum?

Oh my. You're so young. Nothing can prepare you for this. You just have to make sure all you want to say to your dad you say- spend all tthe time you can. My dad died in December after being diagnosed in September.  I feel for you. And I send all my love. If you have any questions or need advice please message xo

Thank you for the advice. Unfortunately my dad passed away last night with his mum at his side with the rest of the family joining shortly after 

I'm so sorry your Dad has passed away. Losing your Dad is so heartbreaking. Take every minute of every day you need to grieve. Cry, scream and cry some more. Come on here and chat with others when you are ready. Look after yourself and family. Again I'm sorry for your loss. 

OH darling I am so sorry to hear that, I have just gone through the same, dad fought the lung cancer for a year until the last chemo took him away. I am 36, but my broher is only 18.. is really difficult to see them going through hell with this disease and being unable to do anything to help. all the changes etc. 

We knew the day was gonna come, but when it happens even if you think you have prepeared yourself, it is a shock and is very painful, enjoy every moment you have with him, and support him, unfortunately is all you can do. and i know it might sound awful but when around him be upbeat and positive, because they already have a lot on their mind with what is happening to them, you do not want to bring them down. the times i got to see dad i had to hide every now and then as did not want him to see me cry. if he is too bad now, you can always seek palleative care to ensure he is comfortable to what he has left. 

Thank you for the advice. Unfortunately my dad passed away on Tuesday. 

Sorry to hear about this our kids were a bit older, early 20's when my wife died last year but it's still so tough

There's a site called riprap we often recommend for teenagers with parents who have or had cancer you might like to try it

www.riprap.org.uk/.../

But stay on and chat to us too - it's going to be a tough time for a bit but hard as it seems now you will survive. My wife lost both her parents when she was not much older than you and she turned out just fine and I'm sure you will too