My dear dad if 88 yrs old has been diagnosed in feb this year of colon cancer and is in end of life care . This has hit me like a brick I have health anxiety and have been in hospital myself had a colonoscopy and that came clear I was relieved for a little bit and then felt angry and silly that I put myself through this I am suffering daily with the anxiety that my dad is dying and I know I’m my heart I need to be there for him but my mind is scared and nom stop thinking . Also about my mum who is going through this Aswell . I love him dearly and tell myself that I’m his son and he tells me to love my life and be happy but this is so hard any advice pls .
Hi Qasim and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I'm very sorry to read that your dad has been diagnosed with incurable colon cancer and it's perfectly normal to feel as you do.
I hope you don't mind me suggesting that you join and post this message in the supporting someone with incurable cancer group, which is a safe and supportive place to share your worries and get support from others who are going through the same as you.
If you'd like to join just click on the link I've created and then choose 'join this group' on the page that opens. You can then copy and paste your post from here into a new post there after selecting 'start a discussion' and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
It would be great if you could pop something about your dad's diagnosis and treatment into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
Sending a supportive ((hug))
I'm really sorry to hear the news about your dad and all your going through. My mum and dad both died with cancer, my daddy only passed in March this year. I lost most of my family members to cancer, agree with you it's very scary. I'm currently going through tests right now, as I'm unwell. I'm still at the point of life is shite at the moment. I joined this group on Friday when I think that has been the lowest I felt. Listening to others stories and their replies have helped. Just knowing I'm not by my self. Sorry not much advice from me, but please don't think you are alone, your feelings do matter, they do! Your dad loves you and always will, enjoy the time you have left with him. Let your head, have time to process, no one's experience is the same, but we are all here for each other. Sending cuddles x
I’m sorry to hear that you are not well , I have come to realise that life is short and we should live life to the fulliest I’m sure your parents would have wanted you to live a good life and I feestrongly about this as my dad said to me so I pray you get better and get to enjoy your life I’m here for support always and wish the best …
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