Hello All,
My dad was diagnosed last week in Ireland, we are still all trying to get our heads around it. Covid is not helping the situation with not being able to go home and support everyone. I know this Type of cancer Is very rare in men but I’m just wondering if there are any men on here that have gone through this?
its like the bottom has fallen out of our world. We don’t know what to expect and information hadn’t been forthcoming, which isn’t helping.
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Hi and welcome to the online community
I'm sorry to read that your dad has recently been diagnosed with peritoneal cancer and that he hasn't been given much information.
Feeling that the bottom has fallen out of your world is certainly something I can identify with as I can remember only too well how numb I felt when I was told I had malignant melanoma. However, once your dad knows what his treatment plan is then hopefully you'll all feel more confident with anything you have to deal with.
If you click here the link will take you to Macmillan's information on peritoneal cancer, apologies if you've already seen it. It has a section on what treatment is usually given.
Has your dad been allocated a cancer nurse specialist (CNS) yet? They are an invaluable source of information and can also liaise between your dad and his consultant. All the questions your dad wants to ask can be directed to his CNS and, if she doesn't have the answer, she'll find out and get back to your dad.
You might like to take a look at the Family and friends forum group as it's a safe and supportive place to share your worries with others who have a loved one living with cancer. If you'd like to join just click on the link I've created and then choose 'click to join' on the pages that opens.
When you have a minute, it would be really useful if you could pop something about your dad's journey so far into your profile as it really helps others when answering or looking for someone with a similar diagnosis. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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You're more than welcome
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