dying

Hi,im dying off skin cancer, these are my last few days or hours..everything happened so fast, i dont know how to tell my daughter..we are very close and allthough she knows i have cancer, she does not know how little time i have.

Mistakes were made by healthcare pro,s..

can anyone help me

  • From the bottom of my heart, tell her .. it will be one of the hardest things you do... but not telling her , she will have to live with that for the rest of her life ...

    If there's someone who loves you both maybe they could be the link between you ... I thought I had little time on diagnosis, and know the love of your closest will give you a hand to hold on this cancer journey wer on .. leave nothing unsaid, hug , SHARE tears .. and admit your both scared ... you have been given this time you have, to mend bridges.... tell people you love them... make the most of every day you have ..

    That's what I've done, once I got my head around it all .. I'm not counting days till l go.. I'm living every day I have ... your daughter is a part of you ... help each other .. but its your choice at the end of the day ... sending you a big hug ... chrissie x

  • Hi Rob,

    I think Chriss has said it all really, but I just wanted to say I'm really sorry to hear your prognosis and I wish you well for the time you have left.  Telling your daughter obviously is key as that will give you both the opportunity to say the things you both need/want to say.

    LJ

  • Hi Rob

    I agree with what the others say about telling your daughter.  She would be so devastated to think you were unable to talk to her at this most critical time.  My husband is in a similar position and we made a pact to be open and honest about everything.

    We have talked about funerals and music (lots of pink floyd) to try and normalise what is a horrible time with both of his children ( who are young adults now).

    The time you have is so precious with her and its not until you actually get closer to the end that you realise its actually comforting talking and not hiding what is inevitable.

    I am so sorry and although it is not me with the cancer I know how it is to see a loved partner suffer.

    Big hugs and lots of strength to you.

    Xx