My father has Lung Cancer - asbestosis. This week the Doctor said that it has spread in his bones further, the lump in his lung is growing and it has spread nodular. They want to begin new chemo but it's stronger and they aren't sure if his body will accept it.
I want to be there for them but they live so far away. Its breaking my heart immensely. I can only cry. As bad as I feel for my father, I am more worried about my mother, who is alone in another state with no family near at all, attending to her third cancer death. (first her step-father, then her mother and now her husband). She is so strong, but so afraid and alone.
M
I want to be there for them but they live so far away. Its breaking my heart immensely. I can only cry. As bad as I feel for my father, I am more worried about my mother, who is alone in another state with no family near at all, attending to her third cancer death. (first her step-father, then her mother and now her husband). She is so strong, but so afraid and alone.
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Re: New To this Group
Sat, October 28, 2006 - 10:46 AMAs someone currently fighting ovarian cancer (I'm in my fourth round of chemo - two more before I'm done on Dec. 1), I can tell you that even if you can't be there, just sending cards, making phone calls and sending emails will help your mother & father immensely. This is a lonely and difficult time. Hearing from you regularly will help them.
And if you can, try to visit and bring light & joy into their lives. It may be hard for you to do that, but even a smile or a funny story or a silly movie can help. So much of their lives is so serious and painful, that even a little break can make a world of difference.
Good luck to you and yours...
-Kaihea
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Re: New To this Group
Fri, June 22, 2007 - 3:28 PMmy father has recenlt been diagonised with adwenocarcinoma of the eosophagus. Luckily I am being to be with him at this time.
but if you cannot then even calling everyday or every other day helps a lot with emotional support and will power.
