Hi There,
Sorry to hear about your story but I'm glad you took the time to reach out to this website again.
I'm also glad to hear that on his initial diagnosis, he kept the fight on going for 18 months.
It sucks to learn somethings haven't worked the way you planned and yes, I've read that HRT can have an emotional side effects.
My father is on HRT, only recently, but he is suffering from Prostate Cancer and we believe some secondary cancers. We're hoping for the best for him and hoping that each and every moment we have with him is positive.
If its possible, be sure to constantly keep an eye on your children. They are both of such an impressionable age - the 18 year old soon to enter the world of adult hood...and your younger, about to enter into their teenage years.
If its possible, try and communicate clearly with them and encourage them to feel all the emotions that naturally come with caring for someone with cancer.
Remember - its OK to cry. It's OK to worry. It's OK to anticipate the future... but also remember, these are very natural thoughts that come and go... and its so important for you to think positively about each everyone of our journey's in life.
Best of luck and it would be great to hear from you. I strongly encourage you to reach out, even just to vent or share your thoughts on this forum.
You have my personal commitment that I'll be here to listen!
John