Dad diagnosed, inoperable and devastating.

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Hi all,

I'm not sure how to start this message, but I'm not sure where to turn. Ironically I'm a mental health OT for the NHS, who directs people daily for help - but I can't seem to help myself or my family right now.

My dad is a 60 year old man, otherwise fit and healthy. He has been the most wonderful, kind, caring, and considerate man I have ever known and was looking forward to his retirement after a lifetime in the RAF and MOD.

About a month ago, his sister died from cancer. This prompted him to get checked for some worrying symptoms and it was found he had oesophageal cancer. Today, he has been informed that it is in his liver and inoperable. The news has obviously been completely devastating for us all.

I don't know what to do, or what options my poor dad will have going forward. I'm just reaching out to others in a similar situation - in the vain hope that there might be some hope or comfort out there.

Thank you.