Hello
My Dad is 76 was diagnosed with oesophagus cancer on the 14th Feb 25. It had spread to his thigh. He had chemo and imuno therapy which zapped the leg cancer and reduced the oesophagus. This month he had a PET scan and his stomach now has lymph nodes that are cancer. He needs to start a new chemo. Once a week for three weeks then a week of repeat.
When he was first diagnosed I was so upset but then I decided no don't be like this. Things could be worse so don't get so down.
With the new news I feel confused. Is it wrong to be upset? It's not me it's happening to.
Dear Han1980,
No you are worried about your dad that is normal. It will feel like a set back the fact that he has to have more treatment. You have the right to feel emotional about this new update. You will figure out how to continue to support him.
Maybe arrange a day that he can be pampered, spoil him and do the things he enjoyed before he got sick and spend the time with him.
My dad was diagnosed in 2025 with prostate cancer and I was so worried about him, thankfully he is responding to treatment. Unfortunately his world has been turned upside down as I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer. But we are supporting each other.
If you want to talk again please reach out
Carolinesd
Your dad may not feel up to much, but going through the new treatment. But think of how you can spend time with him, that is what I did with my dad. If he drives he may enjoy a drive in his favourite vehicle. Read the same books so you can discuss them. I can recommend some good authors and TV shows for you. Take him to a nature park and spend time with him. Hope these are suggestions you can use x
Thank you. He does love driving. In fact his driving to Portugal next week to his holiday home, his most favourite place in the world. Then when he returns he will start his treatment xx
If and when he feels upto it maybe organise a day when he can drive some classic cars around a race track. It will give him something to look forward
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