Advice?

hi I’m new to this.

my dads just been diagnosed with terminal cancer he had bladder cancer 8 months ago which was removed fully with a stoma and now the cancer is back bigger and more aggressive behind the muscle wall between the rectum, the consultant has said he will not operate and we are looking at 6-9 months just like that? (Is it normal to want a a second opinion?? Should I just take 1 mans word for this? Yes I know 50% is disableif and 50% angry but I don’t understand how it’s come to this so fast) anyway had anybody done the a ONCOLOGIA DNA/rna test privately and got any luck with it? They are recommending 10 sessions of radiotherapy for palletive care (I have hope this will shrink and delay the tumor... any thoughts?) and if he is fit enough chemo again. But again nothing to change the time line? I’m angry upset and every emotion and want to make sure im

not missing a trick in helping him as much as I can. My dads currently fine pain in the pelvic area but managing fine with pain reflow I don’t understand how he may be dead in a matter of months when he seams okay . Life’s so *** cruel mind my french. I’m in my 20’s he’s in his 60’s I’ve just had a baby. 

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  • I was the same with my dad I'm not to sure if it's different in certain areas but my dads case got reviewed by different surgeons from different hospitals ect that all said the same thing basically nothing they could do apart from palative care and offered raido therapy.. My dad was stage 3 and they gave him 18 month max with treatment.. Then after radio results showed it had spread more and stage 4 with 2 month estimated survival.. That was January and he's still here now without sounding horrible they would of assessed you're dad's cancer verry carefully and for them to say it's not curable ect then I guess that's the case my heart breaks for I know how bad it is ts normal to feel angry and not believe it we asked for a second opinion to be told the same and to be honest it caused even more upset and false hope how many different surgeons ect looked at you're dad's case do you know.. Every one suffers with cancer different and it could be the case he might not have that much pain ever its all different.. I wish you all the best of luck what ever you decide.. Cancer sucks xx

  • Hi Nat,

    Lost my mum 18 months ago started as bowl cancer then spread to liver .we made my mum fight and have more treatment which I now regret and wish we had all just enjoyed the time left .i know it’s hard I still think of my mum everyday and am greatfull for the last few months we had together as I got the time to tell her how much I loved her which I sadly neglected to do until she became ill . Cherish the time left and if you do feel the need for second opinion and more treatment make sure it is what you dad wants too .

    hope this has helped 

    Just 1 x