So my husband has suggested I come to this website for some support.
My Dad was diagnosed with bowel cancer on Christmas Eve 2019, he then had part of his bowel removed in January 2020 and has been having chemo since then (diagnosed with stage 4 cancer with mestatases elsewhere in his body as well). i went with him to his appointment with his consultant on Monday for support (my Mum didnt feel emotionally strong enough to go) and they have said they are going to stop the chemo as it is not improving his quality of life and that they dont think he has long left - said approx 3 months.
The family is devastated and I just dont know how to feel. I am so close to my parents despite being in my thirties and the thought of my Dad not being around just cuts me so deep.
I dont really know what else to say, anyway thank you for reading.
Keep safe all
Rebel x
Hi and welcome to the online community
I'm very sorry to read that your dad's treatment for bowel cancer has just been stopped. I can't begin to imagine what a difficult time this must be for all the family.
I can see that you've already found and joined the family and friends and supporting someone with incurable cancer groups. The first group is a safe and supportive place to share your worries whilst the second one gives you the opportunity of discussing practical issues around palliative care.
Clicking on the links I've created will take you directly to those groups where you can introduce yourself and post questions after selecting 'start a discussion' and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
Sending a virtual ((hug))
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