I am 33. My Dad is 56. He has had stomach pains V&D intermittently for a few weeks/months. We knew something was wrong but not this bad.
He had a routine bowel scope last year. Clear.
He had a throat/stomach scope this month. Clear.
This past week he has been in and out of A&E with pain and vomiting. They sent him home with anti sickness and emezropole (?!) to help stomach.
He went back on Saturday early hours and someone finally paid him some attention. Concluded he had a blockage in his bowel. They operated at 8am on Sunday morning.
I was preparing myself for what I thought was the worst (bowel cancer) would need some treatment, we might be in for a tough couple of years but he could fight it.
No.
When they opened him up they found a large tumour in his bowel. Plus cancer in the liver. Plus cancer in the lining of the gut / peritoneum. It is non curable and they are looking at palliative care only which may include some chemo.
This has all happened in the last 24 hours. I am in shock.
I am currently of work myself with stress/ongoing depression. I’m just starting my 2nd week of my sick note. Back to GP on Thursday. I’m hoping he’ll sign me off for a few more weeks. Is this realistic?! I have a stressful senior corporate role. Plus 2 young children. And thankfully an amazing husband.
Not sure why I posted here. Saw some other inspiring stories.
any experience of this sort of cancer?
anyone else managing their own health too?
