Depression and Cancer

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Hi everyone, 

My dad was diagnosed with incurable cancer around 6 weeks ago, he has hit a low with it. He is feeling suicidal some days. He is speaking about it with us and he has spoken to his oncoloogist and GP about it but I am just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how I can help him or things I can suggest for him?

Thank you

  • I’m so sorry to hear about your dad,  

    im am no expert but my hubby was also told the same thing just 2 weeks ago he has been feeling very low which is to be expected. I have found talking and getting him to do things ie going for a little walk, sorting the garage out nothing big but just something to occupy his mind.

    I do believe that talking is the best thing, my hubby did say that constantly talking about it was over whelming for him so I asked people to stop phoning and coming round all the time he needs normality in his life, yes it’s hard but we laugh and cry together which works for us.

    I do hope your dad can start to feel a bit stronger with all of the craziness that is going on in his life x is there anything that he loves to do? Or a place he would love to visit? Even just going out for coffee can help 

    sending hugs

    Terri