My dad is dying

My dad has lung cancer, its metastatic from his groin. The doctors have given him 6 months to live. I was told about a month ago. I'm not coping with it well. I took some time away from work, I was advised to do so by my doctor. I recently came back to work because I'm still in my probation and sick pay isnt too much. I just have absolutely no interest in it anymore or anyone there. I just really need to have to see my dad and the thought of him not being here next year is scaring me. I know I should enjoy all the time he's got left with him and I do. But when I go home I feel horrible. I'm 22. I've been a loner all my life, I struggle to make friends. My dad has been my best friend all my life, he's never ever let me down. He's always been there, he's the one person thats always there. I have a fiance but he's still grieving over his own dad. He just recently spread his dads ashes. His dad passed away five years ago. But with everything going on its brought it all back to him and I feel bad bringing my dad up in conversation. I feel bad bringing up how I feel when it comes to my dad. I just don't know what I'm doing and most days I just wake up really sad. I'm sorry if this has been posted in the wrong place. 

  • Hi Annie, I am really sorry for your dads diagnosis. I’m in the same boat at the moment. Yesterday had results of unknown cancer but also in liver so it’s metastic.

    my mum is due to start chemo in the next couple of weeks.

     

    Like your dad, she is my best friend.

    Im not much support as I too am hurting very badly.

    I haven’t done so myself yet but could you call McMillan or cancer research or Salvation Army. They have a wonderful team ready to listen to you.

    I have also gone to the doctors and got signed off work. I work 3 days a week night shift at Waitrose. This is not a priority in my life at the moment. The doctor may be able to help you with some calming tablets if that’s what you feel you may need.

     

    Im sorry about your fiancé, these times are sent to test us to the max! Maybe he needs some help also?

     

    Please don’t put work first, get signed off and stay with your dad and have some good memories.

     

    Take care xxx

  • Hi Annie. 

    My dad has just passed away in October. He too was my best friend  and helped me a lot with my depression

     he was diagnosed with lung cancer dec2017. Last Christmas was very hard. 

    But after his consultation they were aiming to cure it. 

    So we were really positive and never thought of him being Ill just concentrated on getting him through treatment.  We had 3 holidays abroad. The last one was September. After we got back he was taken into hospital with stomach pain. And found out it spread to his liver. And had pancreatitis. 2 weeks later he passed away. 

    Which I’m really struggling with. 

    All I can say is enjoy the time you have left and make some good memories and do as much as you can.