Hi everybody,
My dad is due to start chemo soon. I don't live near him and my mother and feeling a little Anxious. I was hoping to go to be with them when the chemo starts. Can anyone recommend anything I can do to help them. Anything to make his life easier.
Hi BuzzBee, sorry to hear about your dad going into treatment.
When I went into my chemo in late 2013 and further treatments lasting over 2 years both my daughters and 4 granddaughters lived 3 hours and 9 hours drive away from us.
When going through chemo your dad and your mum are passengers they have to trust in his team and take each day as it comes. i found simple communication was all I needed, whatsapp, cards, facetime with my daughters and the kids. During part of my treatment I had a total of 95 days in hospital so we found that we got into a rhythm and actually did ok.
The link below, although is directly relating to thoughts from folks dealing with Lymphoma treatments may give you an idea of what helps folk during treatment Top Tips for the day of your Chemotherapy
You don’t say what type of cancer your dad has but if you care to have a look through THIS LIST you will find all our many dedicated cancer support groups listed.
When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting family you may benefit from joining our general Family and friends support group where you will connect with others navigating the same support challenges.
((hugs))
