My dad has been told no more treatment

Hi all,

 im really struggling to come to terms with the news i recived tuesday last week. We have been told my dads cancer has spread from his prostate into his spine, lymph nodes, pelvis and now into a tube in his liver and the tumors are growing and chemo isnt working any more after 4 lots hes been told there is no more treatment and all they can do now is make him as comfortable as possible. I'm stuggling to come to terms with this ever since they have said they are going to be getting mcmillan involved and they are putting him on end of life care. im just scared what is next to come and how long he will be with us for. I dont quite know how to explain it to my daugher who is 4 years old she keeps asking if grandad is going to get better and everytime this breaks my heart knowing that my dad wont get a chance to see her grow up. my dad has his 60th birthday in march and is determind to get to that. I dont really do these sort of things becuase im not one for opening up but i just dont like the feeling of the unknown. 

thanks for listening.

Take care 

Gareth  

Parents
  • I know how you feel because not long ago I was at that point with my dad ️ Please know that it might feel very lonely at the moment, but there are others out there who understand what you're going through.  Meditating/breathing techniques help me, and I find it useful to help care for my dad. 
    There are some brilliant books to read to children that discuss close people passing away, I recently bought one for my nephews. 
     

    Sending peace 

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  • I know how you feel because not long ago I was at that point with my dad ️ Please know that it might feel very lonely at the moment, but there are others out there who understand what you're going through.  Meditating/breathing techniques help me, and I find it useful to help care for my dad. 
    There are some brilliant books to read to children that discuss close people passing away, I recently bought one for my nephews. 
     

    Sending peace 

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