Hey all, my first time posting so please bare with me. I am 33 years old with my partner currently 6weeks from giving birth to our first child. On Sunday 25th of Nov my dad aged 59 who is as one of the fittest men anyone has seen, was rushed to hospital out of the blue, had an emergency 6hr operation (we nearly lost him) to remove a bowel obstruction that turned out to  our complete suprise and horror to be bowel cancer, which has subsequently already spread to his liver. He never experienced any symptoms, no pain and was using the gym and golfing earlier in the day he was rushed in. Let out of hospital 3days after operation to amazement of the surgeons at his recovery and his recovery so far is mind blowing. So proud of him. However after reading and trying to understand a bit more about this cruel disease I am starting to think that the stage at diagnosis is obviously rather far along and that long term prognosis is not good. As the oldest of 3 brothers I am the one holding the family together and trying to keep everyone positive. However on my own I am struggling. Never expected to be writing in a forum like this considering my fathers fitness and lifestyle but here I am. All my father has ever wanted is a grandchild now he may miss out on meeting his first. Just after any support I can get. Not normally my way but then I’ve never faced a situation like this as I’m sure nobody who experiences this awful disease expects to.