My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer

[snacksnack]

Had an aunt do this a couple years ago. Divorced/separated from her husband of 20 or more years and went and got a boyfriend for her last few months.

[mr tinfoil hat]

That's horrible, my heart goes out to you.

I lost my father to prostate cancer 16 years ago and it's a horrible way to die. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Just remeber everyone has different ways of dealing with being told they're going to die. My father went through the full spectrum of emotions when i told him he was going to die. Its very hard to watch that happen to someone you love, and even harder when it's a parent.

Keep your chin up and just know that you're doing everything in your power to help him while helping your mother at the same time.

[Sleeper]

How bad of a alchaholic is he? If he is like my old man he will drink him self to death.

It sucks he is just up and out. If its terminal hospice will come take care of him for free. They did my grandmother. Hopefully he will want to spend his last few months with his family. People do stange things when they find out they are going to die.

If he was a good father be a good son.

[inline 6]

Cancer scares the shit out of me.

[scootro]

So sorry to hear this. Be there for your mom. Hopefully he will come around to his senses. Do you have any siblings?

nope just me

[EW]

Kind of messed up that your aunt is helping him hide from his wife and son.

[46Tbird]

I'm sorry to hear about your dad's cancer diagnosis and how he's reacting. Your dad is free to do as he wishes and I can kind of understand where he's coming from. I also hate being a drag on other people. But this is the fight of his life, literally, and it's a shame he would rather be alone than surrounded by his loved ones.


Take care of your mom, she needs it. And feel free to vent to us, because YOU need it.

On the bright side, you now know that you are at risk for cancer. Keep on top of it with regular screenings.

[BradM]

So sorry to hear this. Be there for your mom. Hopefully he will come around to his senses. Do you have any siblings?

[GhostTX]

Dang! I'm sorry.

My dad had it a few years back and beat the thing. Still showing negative on his test results. Keep the faith! Times like this, I like the old saying... "And this too, shall pass."

[BlackGT]

Is your dads name Walter by chance?

Shitty situation, but sounds like you are handling things the correct way. Keep your head up and, as hard as it may be, try to stay positive!

[Sean88gt]

That sucks man. Mortality does weird shit to people's heads.

[Juiced4v]

Yeah I agree stay strong and be there for your fam! Sorry to hear about your pops!

[yellowstang]

Wow, that's fucked up, sorry to hear that. Stay strong for your Mom, and take care of her.

[dee]

Keep your head high. You're doing right by taking care of your mom the best you can.

[Pokulski-Blatz]

Fuck man, that is a heavy weight to carry. I haven't meet you before (to my recollection) and don't drink much but if you feel the need, I am good for a beer or two. Keep on going man, shit gets better eventually.