Welcome to Cancer Chat, Akwolf.907.

I'm so sorry to hear about your father.

You did the right thing by coming to us, Akwolf.907. There are many people here on the forum who will be able to relate to what you are going through at the moment and I hope you will get a chance to chat with some of them very soon.

Meanwhile please feel free to post as much as you need, we are here to listen.

Warm wishes to you and your father,

Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi

I am in the same situation. We are now 7 mths down the line with a stomer being fitted 3mths worth of chemo that has only stabalized the tumour. We have been given the opportunity to create memories and have the conversations we may never had had otherwise. Make every day count. Say those things you want to say. Do you have any other family members to share this with ? 

My thoughts and prayers are with you x

The most difficult thing I am struggling with is the advancing stages of cancer. My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer in December, and he has been on chemo since April. We thought the chemo was working, but the last test results show the cancer is still growing. So now, the chemo medication is stronger, and this was started on Friday. With this new medication, he can barely walk, and his joints hurt more than before. I do have family members here, and they stop by to bring food and visit, but I don't have anyone stepping up to help with the care. My dad granted me Power of Attorney, and I am working on getting paperwork together. 

I am doing what I can to make things comfortable, I certainly won't trade this time for anything. My biggest fear is the unknown. I don't know what is going to happen next week, next month, or tomorrow. I have been able to put up a brave face until we got the results from the latest tests. These past few days have been a struggle to stay upbeat and positive. Your words have given me a boost.

Thank you, Lesley-Anne, for your response. Thoughts and prayers to you, as well. 

Sherry in Alaska