teenster3
05-25-2004, 03:25 AM
I got some bad news on Sunday.
My mom told me that my dad has prostate cancer. He was feeling sick for months (and being a "guy" and all didn't want to go to the doctor) when my mom and I finally had enough and told him to get into the doctor's office. A few weeks ago he told me the results of the test were fine. Then last week the doctor called to have him come in for a consultation. He was told that for his age (73) he was in overall good health although, they found 30% cancer which I'm not quite sure what that means yet. My dad said that he has had many friends with this and that they have all turned out ok. But, we're talking about "MY DAD" here! I don't mean to sound selfish in anyway. I know many people have diseases much worse than my dad but, if you only knew how "close" we are you'd understand! I've told a few people about this and all have something to say about it! I'm just not sure what to do. I'm 28, you'd think I could deal with this like an adult but, I feel like my whole world is falling apart! I told my friend at work today that, I feel like I made him get it by thinking negative thoughts that he may be sick. (She is a breast cancer surviver) I'm hoping deep down that he'll be ok but, I can't seem to get past that word>>>CANCER!
He's of course staying so strong and saying there's nothing to it but, is there? Does anyone know someone who has had this before?
I'm just feeling miserable about the whole issue. I've read up a little on it and plan on going with my dad to his treatments which, have been undecided yet. Is there anything else that I can do for him? Any comments would be appreciated and please keep him in your prayers!!!
Thanks
Tina
My mom told me that my dad has prostate cancer. He was feeling sick for months (and being a "guy" and all didn't want to go to the doctor) when my mom and I finally had enough and told him to get into the doctor's office. A few weeks ago he told me the results of the test were fine. Then last week the doctor called to have him come in for a consultation. He was told that for his age (73) he was in overall good health although, they found 30% cancer which I'm not quite sure what that means yet. My dad said that he has had many friends with this and that they have all turned out ok. But, we're talking about "MY DAD" here! I don't mean to sound selfish in anyway. I know many people have diseases much worse than my dad but, if you only knew how "close" we are you'd understand! I've told a few people about this and all have something to say about it! I'm just not sure what to do. I'm 28, you'd think I could deal with this like an adult but, I feel like my whole world is falling apart! I told my friend at work today that, I feel like I made him get it by thinking negative thoughts that he may be sick. (She is a breast cancer surviver) I'm hoping deep down that he'll be ok but, I can't seem to get past that word>>>CANCER!
He's of course staying so strong and saying there's nothing to it but, is there? Does anyone know someone who has had this before?
I'm just feeling miserable about the whole issue. I've read up a little on it and plan on going with my dad to his treatments which, have been undecided yet. Is there anything else that I can do for him? Any comments would be appreciated and please keep him in your prayers!!!
Thanks
Tina