Dad

My dad was diagnosed with unknown primary source cancer at Christmas, it had spread considerably by the time he was diagnosed to his lungs, liver and lymph nodes, he was given  months at best.   He  then had to be admitted to hospital and they  did tests which showed the lung cancer had grown significantly in short time they then said it would most likely be weeks rather than months. This was just after new year. 

So I have been trying to spend as much  time as I possibly can, the problem is I have four children and still trying to keep normal routine and work  as much as I possibly can as I am self employed, my dad and family live an hour and 20 minute away so I can't just nip round,  I feel guilty when not here  for my kids but then on other hand feel guilty when not with my dad.  We also have a family holiday booked for 5 weeks time and I can't even begin to think about going and enjoying it but my kids are really looking forward to it so I know I have to.

 

It  seems he  is now in his final days or weeks, sleeping alot, barely eating and very confused but he is battler, he's not going without a fight.

 

Not sure  what advice anyone can give me I suppose I just needed to get it off my chest

 

Thanks for  reading

  • Hello Coyote41 and a warm welcome to Cancer Chat!

    You have come to the right place to meet others who understand exactly how you are feeling at the moment. It is so sad what is happening to your dad at the moment I am sure he appreciates all the support you have given him despite being so busy with your 4 little ones. It is normal that you are feeling so torn that you would like to be there for your kids at the same time as being there for your dad and I am sure you are managing to spend time with both and doing the very best you can.

    I know it must be really hard for you at the moment to even think about this coming family holiday in five weeks, but as you said your children are so much looking forward to it that I hope you can manage to relax a little bit and spend quality time with your loved ones even in the difficult circumstances. 

    We're all here for you anytime you need to talk and I am sure others here will totally relate to how you are feeling at the moment and reading you will feel a little bit less alone. It can help to talk to others who find themselves in a similar place at the moment. 

    Best wishes to you and your dad, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator