6 weeks ago my Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. He is as strong as an ox and other than this is in great health. Because of this I had hope that he would get through treatment and come out the other side laughing. All hope is gone now. 2 days ago my Dad was told that with treatment he has a year to live. I am in shock and denial and although it's a crap place to be, it's better than facing reality. Should I give myself a slap to bring out the pain? I feel completely stuck and would appreciate seeing comments from other people on their experiences.
Hi LisaLisa and welcome to the online community, but sorry to hear about your Dad's diagnoses. You said that your Dad has been told that he has one year to live with treatment. So has your Dad been offered any treatment? Many people on this site have out lived thier sale by date. There are new treatments becoming available all the time. It is hard to accept when a loved one is told they are incurable, but that does not mean they are not treatable. There are many of us who have been living with cancer for several years.
There are other groups that can offer support from people who are going through a similar situation to yourself. The supporting- someone- with- incurable -cancer forum is a very supportive group for people caring for loved ones.
If you know what type of treatment your dad has been offered, there will be people here that can tell you about their own experiences.
Take care
