has colon cancer....I guess I knew this was coming. I am very upset. I do not know how I would live with out my father. I have 7 brothers....I am the only girl needless to say I am daddy's girl.
I have the same question that everyone has.....WHY HIM????
We have such a strong bond, I cant bear to see him go through all the **** that lays ahead. He opted for the surgery, BUT I think maybe he should look at all his options and weigh them carefully.
Maybe get a second opinion.
I have been fine with this, trying to be strong for him....then all at once I had a MAJOR mood swing and I feel very low and mellow and depressed.
Nicole
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I am so sorry! My fil passed away last year of colon/lung cancer and I know how hard it is! With my fil they got the colon cancer, but his lungs were filled with cancer and there was nothing they could do.
Do they think they can get it all through surgery?
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Yes I think they can but there are other drawbacks with surgery. I dont really know to much right now. My biggest fear is that something will happen to my Father and DS wont remember him. They have a VERY special bond. Sometimes I think DS would rather be with my dad.....He walks around all day saying Pop Pop....its too cute.
thanks for the prayers!!
Nicole
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First, I dont know why I said collon.....it is prostate cancer.
Second, my father called his DR and told him that his family thought it would be better if explored other options and did not get the surgery. He decided to go with the injection of the seeds and radiation. The DR told him that he was very happy he changed his mind AND that after reviewing his biopsy results the cancer is not as advanced as they first thought. The DR said he thought my Dad made the right decision in not gettiong the surgery!!!!
I feel alot better about the situation.
Just wanted to update.
Nicole
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I hope everything goes well for you. Stay strong and keep us posted on his progress.
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I have an appointment with my psycologist (sp) next Thursday. I am sure it will be another river of tears. I am such a strong person, until it comes to taking care of me. Then I cry.....isn't that strange. I feel so responsible for EVERYONE and have so many guilt issues. I always feel like I am letting people down....
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Nicole... Glad to hear that the dx has changed! I wanted to say that you, your dad and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
I'm daddy's little girl too (my dad is 62) he's always been my rock. So when he went into the hospital last year with what we thought was kidney failure - I was heartbroken - to see him sick was something I too was having a hard time dealing with. But we did... and the good news is that it wasn't kidney failure and with meds he's doing just fine!
I guess my little story was to show that it does not always turn out to be the worst.
I'll be looking for some info so keep us posted on his progress!
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I'm hoping your dad will make a full recovery. My stepdad was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, and now his numbers are fine and he's cancer free! He didn't have the surgery either. I thought a success story might help ease your mind a bit!
I had the same "WHY HIM" thoughts, too. My biological father hasn't been much of one, and my stepdad has been there for me since I was 10. He's a remarkable man, and the thought of him being sick made me SO MAD I wanted to punch my "real" dad for being healthy!
Hang in there hon! The big "C" word is scary, but there are many forms of it now that can be taken care of when caught early. I'll send up a prayer for you and your family!!
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