My dad just been diagnosed with cancer for the 3rd time. One returning and new findings on his lungs. First lots of chemo, radiotherapy and operations he’s had he’s been absolutely fine and no side affects what so ever and you wouldn’t even know what he’s gone through. This time around he needs a lot stronger doses which will cause side affects.
It’s hard enough having to deal with the fact he’s going through this again and will be poorly but I’m also pregnant with my 2nd and I know their first meeting my dad might not be in the best of health and it’s really getting me down. Also how it’ll affect my first seeing their grandad unwell.
I know there’s a chance that he could be fine again but likelihood is he won’t. I have a great support system I just need somewhere to write my feelings down.
Hi Jessiepessie
Welcome to our special club - one nobody wants to join but we all understand how difficult things can be.
I found a lot of the information in your feelings when someone has cancer really quite helpful in being able to recognize the feelings and acknowledge them as normal meaning they had less power.
You don't say how old your first child is, our son was about 5 when my wife first got unwell but we found being open with him to be helpful. We introduced him to Maggies at our local hospital and we also got a lot of support via his schools.
<<hugs>>
Steve
