My dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has spread to his liver, he had his biopsy done on Monday and has been given a prognosis of up to 6 months. If they can offer him chemo (they said it’s a big if due to his health ailments) it could extend his life to 12 months.
We as a family have no help or support there’s only me, my mum and my brother but my dad isn’t wanting to accept any help or support for himself only for us as a family. He’s really angry, telling everyone he doesn’t need anyone or any help. I understand he’ll be having all sorts of feelings as this is still all new and fresh. Is this normal for all of these feelings? Is there any way the family can gain support without having to have my dads say so? I just don’t know what to do
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