Hello,
My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer just yesterday. He has been given 12-18 months to live and I’m struggling.
I hate knowing that there is now a time limit with the amount of time I can spend with him.
I struggle with anxiety anyway, due to my Nan dying of cancer when I was little so this has just brought everything up again.
I want to make sure I’m there for my dad and make his last year special.
one positive out of all this is that me and my siblings have all reunited after various failings out.
I don’t know what I’m looking for really. Just somewhere to vent and speak with people who understand what I’m going through.
Thank you so much for reading.
Hi and welcome to the Macmillan Online Community but sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your dad’s diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis in the family can be challenging in so many ways but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer support journey can help you navigate this difficult time.
The Community is organised into support groups and when it comes to the practical challenges of supporting someone you may benefit from talking with others caring for family and friends so do check out our Carers only and supporting someone with incurable groups as you will connect with others supporting family and friends through their cancer journey.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service can give lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
((hugs))
