Hi , my dad has finally (we think) been diagnosed with urachal cancer after being told it was bladder, then bowel and now back to a `bladder` type cancer. Has anyone experienced this cancer? We were first told he had a tumour in August and we are still having test/scans/mri's etc. My Dad is convinced there is nothing wrong with him on some days as he feels well and is in denial. Then he has a bad day and is `not going to make it`. I don't know how to help him. I have become obsessed with reading anything I can about his condition (although very rare so not a lot on the net). I spend days crying and thinking about him not being here and think I am going mad. Yesterday was my Son's birthday and the thought of Dad not being here next year fills me with fear and dread. My focus is Dad, who when I am around I am completely together, but when I am not with him I am mush and I am beginning to get annoyed with myself for feeling sorry for me and my fear. Is this normal or am I going crazy.
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