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.
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