Just found out my dad is terminal.....

My dad has just been diagnosed with Pancreatic Tumours with acute Jaundice. He has been loosing dramatic amounts of weight since February and whilst we knew he was not well, we are devastaded to learn that there is nothing that can be done other make him comfortable for the next 6 - 8 weeks

We live a about 500 miles from my parents and are due to go on our annual holiday to see them in 3 weeks, but my dad is insistant that he has no visitors before then as he wants to get his head found it himelf, put his affairs in order and then plan for a last family holiday.....has anyone else had a similar experiance of feeling shut out?

Much appreciated

  • Hi Lovemydad

    Sorry that yiur going through the same experiance as me, life and death is tough and no- one prepares you for when its your dad xx

  • Hi

    My dad too has terminal cancer, we found this out a week ago and I'm desperately struggling to come to terms with it.

    He was diagnosed last October with lung cancer, had a lung removed in January, then had chemo, and was given the all clear in June. He now has bone cancer and its terminal. I cry all the time, I somehow manage to stay strong when I'm with him but I just don't know how to deal with it, he's my dad and I love him so much, it breaks my heart to see him in so much pain 

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    Evieg1 and cryder how are you doing?

    Kb1 so sorry for what you are going through. I can totally understand, I am the same. 

    Found today quite difficult, seeing dad looking so fatigued and weak :( 

  • Evening Lovemydad, had a very positive day today but feel that I am still in denial that Dad has gone. I can actually talk about Dad without crying.

    Nothing really prepares you for seeing your love one looking so weak, especially a strong Dad. I hated seeing dad in hospital but I often snuggled up next to Dad for a cuddle in his hospital bed.

    We were lucky as we managed to get Dad out of hospital and had great end of life care at home, my dad was very relaxed once we got Dad home.

    Try to stay strong ladies, for each bad day there will be a positive day. Try to focus on the positive.

    X