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My dad has been given 9 months to live

MariaDxx
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Hi

not sure if anyone will even read this but just looking for a bit if advice / support i suppose

last week my dad was dusgnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma the dr said without treatment he would have 2 months and with radiation and chemo he would have 9 -12 months

 

i am so close to my dad and finding it very hard to accept this.. i can see the positivity in him just slipping away hes become more quite and seems to be in bad form the last few days which i can totally understand 

 

i dont really know what to expect over the next few weeks he starts radiation this week but just trying to keep his spirits up his hard i feel like braking down in front of him 

 

any advice is really appreciated 

 

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    Yep Maria. I'm reading this.

    You'll need a pretty good team around you too I think. Have you got friends you can talk to? I think there are lots of places to ring to talk to including the helpline on here.

    I have no idea about glioblastoma as I'm not medically trained, but maybe our lovely nurses will advise you more?

    But you must make sure you're taking care of yourself too. Your dad will approach this in his own way and his dignity is so important I think.

    I have Stage 4 breast cancer, and from my experience with my own children, I have just appreciated them being there with me in the journey.

    As regards prognosis. Nobody really knows for sure do they? It's a statistical figure isn't it?

    You're not alone and there's plenty of us on here who will support you in any way we can.

    Xxx

    I hope you sleep well.

    Please remember to take really good care of yourself too. You are important, and your dad will need you fit and well won't he?

    I admire you. Well done for reaching out.

    Xxxx

    Mary

     

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