I'm losing my dad to advanced bowel cancer and struggling

My dad got diagnosed on my birthday in July with advanced bowel cancer which has spread to the liver. He's got numerous meta scattered all over his liver. One lot of chemo didn't do much other than make him feel rubbish and the tumors grew.  He had another lot and we went back today to find that the liver mets have grown again consuming too much of the liver to operate or do anything.

Im having weird dreams and nightmares.  Sometimes it feels unreal.  Other times it hits from no where like the realist thing in the world.

He's 61 and has had a good life, but he's so desperate to live it's a shame.

I'm 38 and have a great dad in my life for years so know am lucky but I'm gutted.  Wish it didn't have to be this way.  Sorry to everyone going through it. 

  • Hello Hayesyk,

    I noticed you already got a response on your other post here on Cancer Chat but I just wanted to stop by and welcome you to the forum, although I'm so sorry for the reason that brings you here.

    Post as much as you need, there is always someone here to listen, even if all you need is a vent.

    Warm wishes to you and your dad,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hello,

    It is a very hard place for you all to be, I can only say try to make as many memories as you can, tell each other that you love each other , treasure each day.

    love

    lesliex

  • Hi there, so sorry to read this about your dad. I’m going through similar with my dad and I’m absolutely gutted too. It’s a cruel disease that steals your happiness. Praying for a miracle, Im just not ready to lose my dad. Trying to be strong, but feel very sad. Just wanted to say hi and that I hope a miracle can happen for you both too. Stay strong and spend as much quality time together as you can. Best wishes to you both xx