My dads got Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia?

So I'm 17 and have recently found out my dad has leukemia. This is all such a massive shock, it came out of nowhere.He's recently been told that he's high risk, and his survival rates has dropped to 30% which is scary. I've lost my nan to ovarian cancer, I just can't go through it again,I also lost my Stepdads mum to pancreatic cancer the same year,and i'm still not really over their passing and that was about 3 years ago.I want to be with him all the time,just to check he's okay. I don't know if he will die or not but I just cannot cope with it.How would I tell my 7 yr old brother that his dad has died,without completely losing my own mind? I have a lot of love for my dad and I know he's a very strong person which gives him an advantage of getting through this but everytime i go see him in hospital something else has happened or been said about the cancer.I'm just in this constant fear. All I know is that I would not be able to carry on without him, he's a pain in the back but he's also my *** rock. I struggle with depression and anxiety as well so this could really be a massive punch to the face..but i can't let my dad see me weak at all.. just feel like once something good happens,there's always a bombshell ready to explode, just what's the point ?

  • So sorry to hear about your dad... I can imagine this is very hard to deal with especially as you have had to go through so much at such a young age. Try and find someone to talk to... you don't mention your mum, but maybe you can explain to her how you feel. You mustn't try to deal with it all on your own, you are so young and it can be overwhelming. Just sharing your thoughts with someone sympathetic to what is going on will help.. perhaps you have a favourite teacher at school, or maybe the mum of one of your friends? You have got so much to live for... a lovely little brother who will be such a good friend to you when he is older, and you are lucky to have a great dad who has been so good to you. Try and be positive, I know that is easy for me to say, but there is a world out there waiting for you to explore it. So much for you to see and do. Thinking of you...