Hi Clare and welcome to the forum that no-one really wants to sign up to! Sorry to read about your dad's diagnosis.
Your feelings are understandable, but most of us seem to find that once we've got all the information and a treatment plan, somehow things seem more manageable to cope with.
One piece of advice would be to avoid Google if you have any questions. Instead, stick to reputable sites like this one and the Macmillan site.
Please post as often as you need to as it often helps to offload to virtual buddies who can help to support you.
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's diagnosis - but they have caught it relatively early (before M1) which is a good thing. It is still awful news though, I know exactly what he is going through as I was diagnosed with the same condition in October 2013.
I wish I had lots of advice to hand out but everyone finds their own way through this. What I will say is that, however hard it is, keeping a positive outlook is very important if only because he will have some tough decisions to make and if you are positive you are more likely to make a fight of it.
I know the pet scan will look to see if it's anywhere else but feel worried about the lympth nodes that are noted saying there is cancer in them in his chest....
2 weeks now since my dad's diagnosis and still waiting for the pet scan and have no idea what the gastroscopy has shown as need the pet scan before he sees the consultant to know what treatment he can have and if it's spread. He's currently living on porridge and complan..
