Cant bear seeing my Dad going down hill

My Dad was diagnosed with mesothelioma in May and told he has months to a year to live. I just find it so hard to see him struggling, I want to be with him all the time but just can't seem to control my emotions. He doesn't need to see me upset but really struggling to hold myself together right now, it's just getting harder and harder :-(

  • I am feeling exactly the same as you today. My dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer a year ago which has now spread. We were told in June he only had months to live. Over the last few days I’ve really seen him go down hill. Today he asked me to look after my mum when he’s gone. Just heart breaking. 

    I also don’t want him to see me upset, I had to have a long toilet visit and then hid my face behind a newspaper. It is so hard I have to agree. 

    I’ve decided to take time off work now to be with him but how on earth do you do that when all I want to do is cry. 

  • I am in the same situation as you. My dad has cancer everywhere but because if the brain cancer he doesn't know who I am and ia very vunerable which make me tear up when I see him. I have managed to leave the room and compose myself but I know how hard it is especially when you are so close. I would say please don't not see him, you can do this, you are strong xx