Hello,
This is my first time experiencing a family member suffering with cancer. Back in August, my dad told me that he has breast cancer. I knew it affected men, but I never thought it would happen to a man in my family. It hit me hard, but he was due to have appointments and find out what caused it, so I was coping. However, we were hit with more bad news about a month ago when he was later told he has a 7cm lump growing on his lung, which is suspected lung cancer as well. So far he has had two failed biopsy's and where the lump is so large it has crushed an artery that pumps blood from his head into his heart, so he now needs a stent inserted as well as an open lung biopsy. I'm really struggling with my feelings, most of all guilt, as my dad lives further away from me, has no support system around him and also help care/pay for his mum (my nan) who is in a home. He lives in a shared house with people he doesn't really know, and I just feel helpless not being there to help. I'm his next of kin, and am struggling with the fact I might lose my dad sooner than i thought, and i will then be taking on all the financial responsibility for my nan. He seems upbeat, and isn't letting on that he's worried, but I have a feeling things are more serious than he is telling me. Work are not very supportive, and I feel like I need to speak with people who have been or are going through a similar thing with family member/themselves, as i fear if i bottle it up I will have a nervous breakdown.
Sorry for the long post, and thank you in advance for any replies! xx
