Daughter's rollercoaster journey with dad's bowel cancer

Be positive, people say,, I try,, but a good friend said the right words to me ,, it's ok to be upset, sad, right now,, you just found out your dad has bowel cancer, I found strength from looking at myself and questioned what am I good at,,,   I care really care , so now on this rollercoaster of a journey, I will find my positive moments when I care for my dad.

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat K8 although I'm sorry to find out that your dad has bowel cancer.

    Your friend is very wise indeed and I'm sure other members will agree with what they've said. It is a shock to find out a family member has cancer, even more so when it's one of your parents, so it's natural to go through a range of emotions upon finding out such news but I'm glad you've found a way through and are now concentrating on the positive moments you will find when caring for your dad.

    We do have other members in similar situations, some with the same diagnosis as your dad or looking after a parent with cancer, and hopefully some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    Keep sharing your thoughts with us K8 and remember that we're here to ride this rollercoaster with you.

    Best wishes to you and your dad, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator