Dad, given 2-3 months to live

My dad has been living with esophageal cancer for about 7 months, and was told today that he has roughly 2-3 months to live. I'm 15 years old, currently revising for my Prelims in school. I have no siblings so it could be just me and my mum. I don't know what to do. He was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer at the beginning of my summer holidays and we had to cancel our holiday. I try to spend time with him but I have to revise a lot. He could die before my 16th birthday. He's been my whole world for the last 15 years, I don't know how I'm supposed to live without him. He's 59 and there's been no cancer in his side of the family except for my great grandfather. I haven't told anyone because I don't want to start crying during school.

Does anyone have experience with this? I don't know how to cope with this, I refuse to believe I may lose him.

Parents
  • I am so sorry to hear about your dad.  You are doing the right thing by carrying on with your revision - I feel certain that is what your parents would want.  May I suggest you speak to someone at school, (the Head, school Counsellor, Head of Year).  If you ever do have a bit of meltdown it would be better if people are aware and can help you straight away.

    Sending very best wishes to you and your family.

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  • I am so sorry to hear about your dad.  You are doing the right thing by carrying on with your revision - I feel certain that is what your parents would want.  May I suggest you speak to someone at school, (the Head, school Counsellor, Head of Year).  If you ever do have a bit of meltdown it would be better if people are aware and can help you straight away.

    Sending very best wishes to you and your family.

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