Originally Posted by yorkiegal:
“Dad got his scan results today. He phoned me to say it was positive in that he is allowed to have another three months of chemo, which is aimed at slowing the spread of the cancer. The tumour in his neck, which is a secondary, had also shrunk a little. The cancer was originally in his kidney. Then he said ''and the others aren't any bigger either''. Turns out there are now tumours in his lungs and stomach and he'd been keeping it from me for months. I hate that he feels unable to tell me stuff because he's so worried about how I will cope with it, due to my mental illness. Not knowing everything just makes me worry even more. He realised he'd let it slip by accident and changed the subject, so I let him, as that's what he needs to do at present. I just wish I could be more of a support to him. I'll be heading over for a visit next week though, so need to practice putting on my positive face and letting him think all is well.”
“Dad got his scan results today. He phoned me to say it was positive in that he is allowed to have another three months of chemo, which is aimed at slowing the spread of the cancer. The tumour in his neck, which is a secondary, had also shrunk a little. The cancer was originally in his kidney. Then he said ''and the others aren't any bigger either''. Turns out there are now tumours in his lungs and stomach and he'd been keeping it from me for months. I hate that he feels unable to tell me stuff because he's so worried about how I will cope with it, due to my mental illness. Not knowing everything just makes me worry even more. He realised he'd let it slip by accident and changed the subject, so I let him, as that's what he needs to do at present. I just wish I could be more of a support to him. I'll be heading over for a visit next week though, so need to practice putting on my positive face and letting him think all is well.”
Yorkie, what a terrible situation to be in, but it looks to me as though you are offering your dad great support by your willingness to let things be the way he needs them right now. You are each putting the other one first, your dad by trying to protect your feelings, and you by understanding his need to do that. That shows true strength and love, and such caring too.
Of course you can't help but worry, but make the most of your time together next week, we will be thinking of you and sending hugs. Polly x





hope things are looking a lil clerarer since you posted. This thread goes a bit quiet sometimes, so sorry if u didnt get the replies you deserved
im sick of being a dick to people cuz of my shit i need to accept the chaos is in here and not out there. dammit.
. Not going to go there to keep my sanity.