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My father has been diagnosed with cancer.

Summer - posted on 09/18/2011 ( 3 moms have responded )

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I am wondering how to explain this to my 6 1/2 year old daughter. We live two hours away and even when we visit she cries to stay. He has been a major part of her life as he has always been in mine and my younger sisters as well.It breaks his heart for her to leave anyway and this situation only compounds things. We will know prognosis and treatment schedule Thursday, and I am planning on dicussing things with her after I have more facts. Any websites or suggestions are greatly appreciated as this is a difficult time for all of us.

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Summer - posted on 09/19/2011

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Deanna - thanks for asking how I am. I didnt even respond. I was only told on Saturday ( this past) and today was the first day I had to myself to actually cry and reflect on the situation. As Izzy went back to school today. My feelings are still trying to bare themselves. Not sure if I am holding things back, or if I am still in shock. My dad is and has always been my bestest friend. So it is tough. I have so many questions? Like how should I act. I know normally - yet (how the heck can I act normal after this? I don't want him to try and bare the burden all himself as he usually does. I want him to let us know how he feels, what he thinks, etc. instead of trying to keep from hurting us. Of course he can do this in his own time. But I'm just scared. I want to take care of everyone and be strong, but I wonder how I can take it or will I take it? I'm sure you understand. Anyway thanks, Just taking it day by day, waiting until Thursday and hoping & praying for the best news we can get?

Summer - posted on 09/19/2011

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thanks deanna, I was asking how I should explain this to my 6 and a half year old daughter. We will know staqe and treatment options Thursday. She has issues leaving when we go visit (we live 2 hrs away from them). It's heartbreaking for father to watch her cry when we leave and this only compounds the issue. Thanks again for your prayers and response.

Deanna - posted on 09/19/2011

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I am so sorry. I know how hard it is as I have lost a mother to cancer. We will keep him in our prayers. How are you doing?

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