My 33 year old autistic son is terminal. I found out before Christmas and his birthday, he was told but didn't understand. After the new year he started on immunotherapy and I had to explain the treatment was to give him more time with us as they couldn't make the cancer go away. He's lots ten stone in weight since last September and can hardly eat. The Colon cancer had already gone to the liver and lymph nodes. The treatment stopped working and the lymph nodes are everywhere and I mean everywhere and he now has lesions on his liver. It's very aggressive. On top of that we found out he has lynch Syndrome so we as a family need to be checked. He's hopefully starting chemotherapy but now had a call from hospital oncologist wants to see us first.i can't explain how I feel about my darling boy, we have been through so much together and now this. He cries and asks me why will he have to leave me, I do my best to answer but really I don't have answers. I lost my husband in February this year(not his dad) with cancer and feel I can't greive for him as I need to be strong for my boy. I'm more than heartbroken I can't find the words to say how I really feel. My boys are my world.
Am so sorry to hear this. MY husband was diagnosed with primary Liver cancer last year. Just after my dad died. I think you have to take one day at a time. You will have good days and bad days. Hoe you have a good network of friends and family around you.
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