Hi Margaret
You are never alone on this site. I think all of us carers feel the same as you at one time or another, I know I do. We never really know if we are doing the right things and just have to work it out as we go on this horrible journey. It sounds like you are doing lovely things for your dad and I bet he really appreciates them, he just find it difficult to show you.
Never feel you are alone, we are all in this together. Sending you a big hug.
Linda
Hi Margaret, I think we all question ourselves from time to time - are we doing the right thing in the right way? You are obviously doing a great job of caring for your Dad, and he is lucky to have such a caring and loving daughter. It's good that you have friends who are a support to you, and I hope that you are also getting support from medical services, etc.
As others have said, you are never alone on this forum, and I hope that chatting here and saying whatever you need to say when you need to say it will help you. Everyone here understands - that is the beauty of this forum.
Take care of yourself xx
Hello Margaret,
You sound like a loving and caring daughter and your dad must be very proud of you and be comforted by the care you are giving him.
As has been said, I think we all struggle with wondering if we could do better or more for our loved ones but at the end of the day we can only follow our instincts and do the best we know how. It sounds as though you are doing all you can. Sometimes it is just the being there that really matters rather than the doing things and you are there every step of the way.
Hiloa x
Hi
Am going through the same thing my mom was recently told by a doctor she has advanced-stage cancer in her liver which spread to her lungs and bones...there is nothing they can do ...i have been asking them to try immunotherapy but what they told me because of her liver is too damage to handle any kinf of treatment if they still do it , it might cause more harm ....i have been taking care of my mom and feel so helpless i know seeing your parents suffering like this ain't easy...i feel like dying inside slowly.......
Anyone plz can help me if there is any treatment available for this advanced level of cancer or anything can be done to limit the virus or add some time in her life.... ,
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