how to deal with a parent that has breast...

[d4k0t4]

...cancer? i just found out today that my DAD has breast cancer. he is probably the best man out there and its really hard on all of us. it seems impossible to cry in front of my family, it just doesnt feel right to me. and my friends just dont understand at all. i feel as though im in a corner all by myself with no one to understand what im going through and no one there to help me. i guess you can say im blocking myself out. i just wanna know how i can get through this and still be okay. i cry every night now and my life seems to be going down hill as we speak.

[Kay G]

sounds like you would benefit from a support group - there are a lot of them. google search or ask the hospital - they usually have groups set up already. I hope it isn't very advanced. they have come a long way - don't give up hope - especially on Christmas. Try to focus on the fact that they found it and they will treat it. good luck - I would like to know what the prognosis is if you want to keep in touch. if not, I understand.

[Kalra]

Try these..........Lots of information to parent / child(ren) having Cancer in their family :-http://www.breastfriends.com/great_ideas/how_a_cancer_diagnosis_effects_the_children/http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_6X_Dealing_With_Treatment.asphttp://www.breastcancer.org/community/fears/ask_expert/2000_08/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0999/is_7259_321/ai_65130554All the best :)

[Ann W]

If your father just found out and has not even started treatment then you have no idea what his prognosis will be. If it has not metasatizised he should have a very good outcome. Can you not talk to anyone in your family? Try talking to your pastor or a counselor. You should not have to suffer in silence. I know what you are going through my mother died of cancer and noone in the family would talk about this is extremely hard to deal with. Try to find someone to talk to maybe you can find a support group.

[bambi10]

I am sorry to hear of this sickness. Rmember that with God all things are possible. He is a healing God. Be supportive for your dad and pray for him. God can be a comfort for you and your family. Your dad is alive and he needs encouragement. The doctors have more technology, now. I hope the best for your dad and your family.