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My dad has weeks to live

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Hi all,

We found out yesterday that my dad's chemo hasn't worked, the tumour has gotten bigger, and now, he has weeks left. 

I'm devastated. I don't know what to do, and I simply feel lost.

If anyone has any advice on how to get through these next few months, I'm all ears. It seems so far that I'm not sleeping well, and I have zero appetite.

I don't know what to do to console my dad, and my family. I'm scared of what the next few weeks are going to hold, and looking after him with end of life care.

What has others done, if situations like this, I feel like I can't even think clearly, so any suggestions, or words of advice are hugely appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

Sammie

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    Hi my thoughts are with you, I went through the same with my mum, who sadly passed away at 57. You will find the strength as I did to be there for them, and spend as much time as you can with him. It will give him comfort to know that you are there. I lived through the whole thing with my mum and and although dealing with each step was difficult I somehow managed to carry on. I've just recently been diagnosed with melanoma so it brought back many memories of those really dark days. 
    Always here for a chat xxxx

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    Hi my thoughts are with you, I went through the same with my mum, who sadly passed away at 57. You will find the strength as I did to be there for them, and spend as much time as you can with him. It will give him comfort to know that you are there. I lived through the whole thing with my mum and and although dealing with each step was difficult I somehow managed to carry on. I've just recently been diagnosed with melanoma so it brought back many memories of those really dark days. 
    Always here for a chat xxxx

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