My dad was diagnosed with cancer in December and initially we thought it was treatable. About a month ago we were told that it is incurable and he is now receiving palliative care. They have not given us specific time lines however we do not expect him to be with us for Christmas. I have recently found out that I am pregnant and, while my dad will be so happy, I don’t want to upset him as it is very unlikely that he would meet the baby. Has anyone been through anything similar or have any suggestions as to how I tell him?
Hi Hoodief0ac4e and congratulations on your upcoming baby!
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community and, although I'm not a member of this group, I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.
If you don't get any replies here, it might be an idea to also join and post in the supporting someone with incurable cancer as you may find people in a similar position to you there.
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"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
please tell him . I was diagnosed January and then daughter and law told became was expecting in August .A very emotional time , tears or sadness and happiness . I wasn’t expecting to be here but I am and so excited about the arrival (3 days late
) x
Has anyone been through anything simila
Not me but a young lady I have helped in the head and neck cancer forum. Her dad was terminally diagnosed with only months to live. Despite a really hopeless prognosis he lived long enough to cuddle his new grandson. He hung on. I’m sure it gave him the impetus to hang on. He wasn’t in pain. I’m still in touch with her and get updates on her little chap’s progress.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
