I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone for all your thoughts and prayers over the past few days.
We've just received the results of my dad's biopsy and unfortunately it has confirmed our worst fears.
My dad has cancer and it would seem judging by the results that he has has this tumour hiding like a coward inside him now for the past 3 to 5 years.
I just can't believe this, he's only 43 and although I've done nothing but break my heart since the doctor told us a huge part of me just can't comprehend it at the minute. I'm still in some way convinced that they're wrong ...
He is being discharged from hospital tomorrow morning following some discussions with his consultant and some nurses who will help provide support and advice. He will have to have an operation in three weeks time to remove the tumour and then the chemo will start. His doctor has basically said that the cancer is at such a stage and the operation itself will be very stressful and he feels that waiting a few more weeks won't make any difference and he would prefer that my dad take it easy and try and build his strength and that the best place to do this is at home.
I know it's going to be alright though. My dad is young and strong and he'll fight this. He's been putting up a decent enough fight against it for the past 3 years at least without even realising it and now he knows it's there, the cancer doesn't stand a chance!
I'm so sorry Leanne. What horrible news. Sending my best wishes to you and your family. x
ReplyDeleteDear Leanne, I'm so sorry to hear your dad's bad news. It's heartbreaking when it happens to someone so close. My mum in law recently found that she had breast cancer. She was completely devastated, as were we. She wasn't strong at all, in fact we went to pieces completely, lost loads of weight and was shaking all the time and crying. We feared the worst, but just supported her as best we could, mainly by just listening to her fears and talking through things with her. Fortunately, after her op, she suddenly found her strength. She's had an initial all clear now, and a reconstruction. She is on hormone therapy as she can't have chemo (she's had chemo before) and it's great to see her getting back to her old self and being positive again. I truly hope your dad finds his strength too and gets through everything. Thinking of you, Lynne x
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs. I hope all goes well. Chemo can be harsh, (sorry not trying to be negative, more pragmatic), it is a draining invasive procedure and he'll need lots of support. But you seem to be a very close family so I am sure he'll get all the help he needs.
ReplyDeleteWishing all of you all the best.
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Have to say that your comment "I know it's going to be alright though. My dad is young and strong and he'll fight this. He's been putting up a decent enough fight against it for the past 3 years at least without even realising it and now he knows it's there, the cancer doesn't stand a chance!" made me smile and also made my eye's water.
ReplyDeleteGood luck. fingers crossed.
I have finally given up smoking as i have 3 children to think of and while i may no be the best dad in the world, they need a dad. Lets just hope i haven't left it too late.
Sorry if this is random but good luck and fingers crossed for you and dad.
So sorry to hear this Leanne, I'm wishing you lots of strength to help support your dad through this x
ReplyDeleteLeanne, I'm so sorry. It's so hard to have news like this, and your whole world changes in an instant. But, like you said, your Dad is young, and he has the loving support of your family.
ReplyDeleteSending you all strength and love
Sam x
Good luck to your dad. I'm sorry for what you all are going through right now.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers for you all Leanne xo
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this, Leanne. Sending lots of squishy hugs and positive vibes through the ether. xx
ReplyDeleteKeeping you, your Dad and all the family in my prayers.
ReplyDelete43! Oh my - I am nearly 42!