Hi all. I happened across this site tonight and thought I could find some people in similar situations as myself that I can talk to and get some advice from.
My father was diagnosed this past tuesday with advanced liver cancer (adenocarcinoma) that has moved to his pelvis and spine. The doctor said that he has had it for a very long time, years, yet he has had no pain until recently, he has not gotten jaundiced, and there were no signs until after his recent triple-bypass when his back started to hurt (there is cancer on his lower spine).The doctor did not give a prognosis and I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not. It's very hard to see the good side of these situations. He said they are going to start radiation for the pain in his bones, and then begin chemo to treat the liver. He did say that this was treatable, but not curable. What does that mean? I want to have a good outlook, but I'm at a very bad place right now and I'm extremely confused. I'm also on the verge of going to medical school and I wish so much that I could help him on a medical level right now! I feel useless.
Just two weeks ago my boyfriend and I got engaged. I want my father to walk me down the isle, but I don't know if he will be able to and it's killing me. I'm almost frantic trying to figure out if I can get a wedding together by May 2007 so my father can see me get married.
Please, if anyone has any advice for me on treatments, natural or medical, or any good vibes for me please please pass them on. Thank you to all.
-Veronica