Nothing more they can do for DH

[MummyDoIt]

The title says it all, really. We saw his oncologist yesterday. The last lot of chemo did no good at all and he's deteriorating fast. There are no other types of chemo available and, even if there were, he's not well enough to tolerate any further treatment. All they can do now is alleviate his symptoms as best they can and wait for the inevitable. I asked how long he had and the doctor said, 'months, not years, and probably not as many months as you would like'. Up until now, I've been telling the DSs that we hope Daddy will get better. Now I'm going to start saying that Daddy will not get better. Yesterday, I had to call MIL and tell her that her eldest son probably won't live to see Christmas.

[FAQ]

so sorry MDI

[Bronze]

Oh I'm so sorry

No useful words but I couldn't not say anything

[Imnotok]

I'm so sorry

[RubySlippers]

i am sorry

there are no words

hope you have RL support

[MmeLindt]

oh, God. MDI. I am so so sorry to read this. I have no words to comfort you, there aren't words, but just know that there are many many MNetters thinking of you and your family.

[LIZS]

[cyteen]

I am so, so sorry MDI This is just utterly shit and wrong.

Wishing you all strength and support, and wishing that kind words from strangers could do more

[Cosette]

So sorry to hear this

[lulumama]

am terribly sorry, nothing to be said really,is there? hope you have lots of support and help in RL x

[CvQ]

life is too too cruel.wishing your whole family love and strength x

[ILikeToMoveItMoveIt]

I am so sorry MDI, I wish there were more words that could convey what I would like to say.

[flamingtoaster]

So sorry to hear this. Hope you and your family get all the help and support you need in these difficult months.

[IShaggedInVictorianSqualor]

My sympathies.
x

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

I am so very sorry for you.

[chapstickchick]

i too am so very sorry

this is one of my worst fears.

i hope you can find the inner strength to stay strong xxxx

[Ledodgy]

So sorry to hear this mummydoit.

[hughjarssss]

So so sorry for you and you're family.

[LittleMissNorty]

life is so unfair

[CantSleepWontSleep]

Very sorry MDI.

[RustyBear]

I'm so sorry to hear this - wishing you strength & peace.

[DisplacementActivity]

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[EffiePerine]

So sorry MDI

[electra]

I'm so sorry - thinking of you and your family xx

[goblinvalley]

Very sorry to hear this

[MummyDoIt]

Thanks for all the good wishes. I sometimes wonder if I'm a bit mad, posting this stuff on MN to complete strangers, but then it does help to get replies. Sometimes it's easier to talk to strangers. I find it very hard telling family and friends the bad news as they get so upset, then I end up trying to comfort them.