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Update on my daddy
I know I haven't updated on my daddy in a while, and that's mainly because he was doing pretty well until recently.
They decided this week to stop the chemo because they aren't getting the results they were hoping for. The cancer seems to be continuing to spread. They will start radiation today in hopes of preventing the cancer from attacking his spinal cord.
My dad seems to be really happy about ending the chemo. Although his symptoms were not nearly as bad as most people's, he hating feeling fatigued all the time.
I am praying that we will have better results with the radiation. I'm also starting to prepare myself emotionally for the worst. His cancer is in stage 4 and they think its pancreatic, but don't know for sure. My dad is basically going through all these hoops for all of us (his family). He said he doesn't want to be selfish and just quit. He's down to 136 lbs and just doesn't look like himself anymore. He does have his good days though. He even played with his band on Christmas eve. We had a surprise party for him at the club they play at. He was so happy!
Anyway, I guess I just mainly wanted to vent. I think MH i just waiting for me to fall apart so I don't really talk to him about it. Thanks ladies for always being here for me and for all of your thoughts and prayers!
Re: Update on my daddy
oh Leah, I'm so sorry but will keep him in my prayers. I know what you're going through but am happy to hear you're having some good memories with him right now.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know if you need anything, unfortunately I've been in this situation (I was 14 when my dad was sick and he wasn't diagnosed w/pancreatic cancer til 6 mos b/f he passed away when I was 16). I'm here for you if you need anything.
I hope and pray things get better.
:: sending hugs ::
Thanks girls. I'm okay right now. I try not to dwell on it.
I am blessed that I've had him in my life for so long. It's kinda selfish of me to want him to be around forever.
Leah- I am so incredibly sorry. If you ever need anything on your trips to Montgomery please let me know. I hope he feels better with the radiation.
<<<<<hugs>>>>>
I am so sorry! I lost my dad at age 13 (he was 39) from liver/kidney disease. Feel free to vent anytime!
You are not being selfish about wanting him around, I think that is completely normal to not want to lose someone so close. I remember feeling that way for a long time while my dad was sick, but I also didn't want him to suffer. I know that's how you are feeling too. The time we spent with him that last year are some of the best memories I have!
I'm so sorry the chemo isn't helping and pray the raditation helps so much more. Please feel free to talk about it whenever you want. No one should feel like they have to hold things in all the time. It's hard to talk to family sometimes, so feel free to talk to us! ((HUGS))
i will be thinking of your and your family....
I am very sorry that the chemo is not working! Hopefully the radiation will be better for him. Please keep us posted!!
BIG ((((hugs)))) to you!
(((hugs)))
i will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!! i hope he gets better results with the new treatment. please let me know if i can do anything for you or your family...i'm here if you need me!!!