New diagnosis of lung Ca

My dad was diagnosed today with metastatic lung cancer and I just feel absolutely devastated. He is only 64, never smoked in his life, never worked in an environment of asbestos or smokers. I just cannot understand but keep thinking back to covid feeling like this was the trigger. We are awaiting biopsy results to see what the treatment plan is and the consultant says it’s ’treatable But not cureable’. My fear is that the treatment won’t work and as much as I’m wanting to be positive, there’s a constant doubt running through my mind that I can’t shift. How do people cope or carry on with life when a loved one is going through this and all being well, will be for a long while? 

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  • Hi Lauraj87 and welcome to the Cancer Chat community although I'm really sorry to hear your dad has been diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer.

    Finding out someone you love has cancer can be a huge shock and bring about so many thoughts and feelings, but I'm glad you've reached out to us as we have so many members here who will know what you're going through, so you are not alone, and I'm sure it won't be long until some of them stop by to share their advice on how to cope whilst this is going on.

    If you feel it may help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They are really easy to talk to and will do all they can to support you and answer any questions you have about your dad's diagnosis at this time.

    We're thinking of you Laura and will have our fingers crossed you and your dad won't have to wait too much longer for his biopsy results to come through.

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Lauraj87 and welcome to the Cancer Chat community although I'm really sorry to hear your dad has been diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer.

    Finding out someone you love has cancer can be a huge shock and bring about so many thoughts and feelings, but I'm glad you've reached out to us as we have so many members here who will know what you're going through, so you are not alone, and I'm sure it won't be long until some of them stop by to share their advice on how to cope whilst this is going on.

    If you feel it may help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They are really easy to talk to and will do all they can to support you and answer any questions you have about your dad's diagnosis at this time.

    We're thinking of you Laura and will have our fingers crossed you and your dad won't have to wait too much longer for his biopsy results to come through.

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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