Hi, I joined the online community yesterday but it has taken me 24 hours to find the strength to post. We learnt yesterday that my son, who is only 37 has been diagnosed with stage 4 bowel and liver cancer. The doctors believe that it has a genetic origin as there are a number of different cancers in the history of my wife's close family.
He has had part of his bowel removed and starts chemotherapy in 10 days. How on earth can we remain strong for him, his wife, and his beautiful daughters of 6 and 10? I am a big 64 year old man and have always considered myself to be strong mentally but I just cant stop the tears.
Hi and welcome to the community though we are always a little bit sorry to see our ranks grow. In terms of your joining ans posting I would put you on the rather quick side there are many people who never get around to posting and one of the wonder is how many people you will have helped just b sharing your thoughts.
There is a whole world of information on the main site that might help your son and you understand what might be offered in the way of treatments and you too would be quite welcome to join our General discussion as whatever hppens there will be someone who knows something that might help.
For the kids you might like to look at talking to children when an adult has cancer and it is very useful to keep their school in the loop too as they can really help with support.
How is your wife taking things? It can be tricky to feel you are the genetic link.
<<hugs>>
Steve
