Hi there, I'm so sorry to hear about your cancer. It's such a devastating illness, you don't realise how much so until it affects you or someone that you love. I recently lost my mum to cancer. She was diagnosed and then gone within 3 months. I love her and miss her dearly. She is always in my thoughts in everything I do. I am sad a lot of the time but I am doing ok. You sound like you are at peace with whatever is going to happen, and whenever it is going to happen. Share that with your family, let them know how much you love them. I know my mum would want me to be happy, that's all she ever wanted for me, and that keeps me going. I have my moments, but I'm doing ok. I hope this for your wife and daughters. The love you have for your family will keep them going through the hard times. You and your family are in my prayers, Karolina ... View more

Hi Miso, I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mum to lung cancer 2 weeks ago. She was only diagnosed 3 months ago so it's all happened so quickly. But at the same time the last 3 months seem like an eternity. I have a 9 month old baby that keeps me busy, but the void is always there. She is never far from my thoughts, and I miss her so much. It's still hard to believe she's gone. I try to keep busy, but I think it's important to feel whatever I need to feel. So if I need to cry, I will cry. My days were usually filled by visiting mum at the hospital. And now that she is gone, it's a struggle. I understand what your going through, but I also know that our loved ones would want to see us happy. It might just take a while to get there. Karolina ... View more

Hi John, Thanks for taking the time to reply to my post. I'm really amazed and inspired by the strength you show in your words. I tried to be strong whilst my mum was still here, just so I wouldn't upset her, but it's really tough now that she's gone. It sounds selfish, and probably is, but I feel cheated out of spending more time with her. We were close, and even more so since I became a mum myself. It's not fair, why our family, maybe I could have done something to stop it from happening...all these thoughts keep swirling in your head. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I totally understand what your going through. No matter what type of cancer it is, it's always hard seeing your loved one go through such a horrible time. You know what's coming, but nothing can really prepare you for losing someone you love. I know in time I will be able to be focus on the happy times with my mum, but at the moment it's just a lot of sadness. Stay strong and make the most of the time you have with your dad. I hope it's the best case scenario and more. Karolina ... View more