Hey!

My dad at the end of October was diagnosed with stage 3/4 lung cancer, and also a triple A at 8.4cm (it's like a coke can). They kept him in hospital for an exrra week as they thought it was going to go there and then. (It has a small tear), he has undergone 2 weeks of palliative radiotherapy, we are now just awaiting 3 months before he can have his pet scan. 

He was unable to have surgery on his AAA due to his lung cancer (the surgeon laughed in his face and said he wouldn't last 2 seconds on his table) and they were unable to do a biopsy or anything to actually see the type or full extent of the cancer. All he has been able to have is a CT scan.

He went into hospital with pneumonia and came out 4 weeks later with the above diagnoses. 

We are 2 months in from diagnoses, which they gave him "months", to look at him, he has lost a lot of weight, has a lot of back pain, and lost his appetite. Although is drinking 4 ensure milkshakes a day, but if an outsider was to look at him, he just still look a like my healthy and fit daddy. He is a nightmare as he isnt honest with us, im guessing trying to protect his children, i mean thats what he is meant to do right as my daddy? He is in alot of pain but just smilinf through it. He hasn't been to the doctor since he was 14, then went to the doctor at 63 and this.........

Don't really know what to say, my dad is on his own, and I just wanted to let you know, I know exactly what you are going through. It's the worst thing in the world, and right now, I'll be honest, as I am with myself, this is the beginning of what's to come. Just try and spend as much time as you can with him, tell him you love him. 

Much love xx