Feeling mad

Hello alex030376,

I'm very sorry too hear of your father's diagnosis and your anger and struggle to deal with this.

Dealing with a close relative's diagnosis is indeed very traumatic. Macmillan can provide practical help for you to deal with these problems and I've attached links below with details of the help available.

With my best wishes, Derek.

here to help support you when your loved one has cancer.

managing cancer and anger

Hey Alex.  I have myeloma, and I am completely and utterly pissed off. I have had nothing but health problems since I was a kid and I am almost fifty now. I thought when I had a pituitary tumour around seven years ago, that was it, but the universe decided to kick me again with myeloma.  Why it has happened? Because sh*t happens. To your dad? Cancer isn't picky. Rich, poor, a good person or a bad, cancer doesn't care.  Scream, shout, cry, whatever helps you get through this. It'll be a long road and your dad will likely need your support.  You'll have days you'll find it easier, other days is like a tonne of bricks has landed on you.  I recommend you talk to your doctor if you are struggling with your feelings, and of course, use this site. It's not fair, none of this is. There is no logic to it, but thankfully progress is being made on finding a cure, new treatments are coming along frequently and there are lots of options. Hang in there.