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Just been hit that my dad is dying with glioblastoma

gucci48
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My poor dad had a fall 3/4 weeks ago and started throwing up blood.  After numerous of tests and scans it came back that he has glioblastoma which is an aggresive form of brain cancer.  With him living the other side of the world the last few weeks have been so frustrating but I am going to see him now and know it will be my last time I do.  They have given him one weekof radiation and then that's it, my aunty has said he only has a couple of months left but i am thinking it is more likely weeks now, as things are happening quickly apparently and not sure if my aunty is just saying months until i get to go over.  My head is in a spin this has all happened in the last 4 weeks, im totally devastated and really not looking forward to leaving him on a 14hour flight knowing that is it on my own.  I am in total shock and just wondered if anyone knew the last months or weeks process.....

A devastated, heartbroken daughter x 

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    Hello there,

     

    I read this and just wanted to respond, I'm in the same position - my dad is under palliative care in the hospital after me taking him in on Sunday expecting him to come back home with me after being checked over. It's so unbelievably difficult and painful isn't it? I'm heartbroken and in shock. I'm sorry that I don't have any answers for you but just wanted to let you know that I understand what you are going through and wish you lots of love and support xxx

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    Hi there, 

    Thank you for your message, so sorry to hear you are in the same position.  It is really hard to take in, I think you just assume your parents to be there, nothing will happen to them and this happens and its a massive blow.  I am absolutely heartbroken as i am sure you are.  Do you have a prognosis? All we can do is to be there for family and make sure our dads are comfortable and know that we love them very much.  I won't leave my dads side next week and depending on the situation I may stay over there, I feel really protective over him.  I am sorry about your situation and always here if you need to vent off. xxx

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    It is just heartbreaking and I'm so sorry that you're living far away from your dad. My dad's prognosis is very similar and as you say, things seem to be accelerating. I'm with him now by his bedside and it's just so hard. I think the only thing that can get us through is reaching out for support and showing our dads that we love them and you're doing both those things. Please feel free to chat to me on here whenever you want. It's an awful heartbreaking time and I understand how you feel xx

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