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Please help. Just found this on my dad's back.

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sprigatito · 20/05/2024 18:04

My dad's partner died of cancer a few days ago, he and I were with her when she died, and I've brought him home with me until the funeral (and probably permanently). He's got Alzheimer's and his partner was his carer. He's been looking pained and twisting his shoulder, he said it's just a spot, but I made him show me his back and found this. It looks just like the squamous cell carcinoma he's had removed before, only it's enormous. He's lost weight and is pale and more vague and breathless than usual, but I thought it was just grief Sad

This is really fucking bad, isn't it? He survived stage 4 lymphoma in 2017 and has a heart condition. I have a doctor calling me back from 111, but should I just take him to A&E?

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Please help. Just found this on my dad's back.
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Funderthighs · 05/07/2024 18:05

Great news! 😀

Ginkypig · 05/07/2024 18:11

That’s great. You must be so relieved

Flux1 · 05/07/2024 18:11

Fantastic news!!

FridgeJenga · 05/07/2024 18:16

That’s the best news I’ve heard all day @sprigatito 😀
You must be so relieved.
Now everything crossed for your DH’s work situation to have a positive outcome too!
Have a lovely weekend with your dear Dad 💐

Richelieu · 05/07/2024 18:21

So happy for you and your Dad, @sprigatito.

lazyarse123 · 05/07/2024 18:26

That's wonderful op. Hope your DH gets good news about his job.

AGlinnerOfHope · 05/07/2024 18:32

I’m so pleased! What a relief- and a blessing after the hard time you’ve had!

moggiek · 05/07/2024 18:44

So pleased, sprig!

BirthdayRainbow · 05/07/2024 18:45

Wonderful news! I'm so pleased for you both @sprigatito

Bobsanidiot · 05/07/2024 18:46

👏👏

IonaFiona · 05/07/2024 18:54

Wow, OP. This is the most excellent news.

MossGrowsFat · 05/07/2024 18:58

Not ashamed to say that brought a tear.

So very pleased to read the update. Your love for your father is humbling.

DollieBantrysPantry · 05/07/2024 19:00

Wonderful news 😊

ChrisPPancake · 05/07/2024 19:00

Oh hurrah! That is such fab news @sprigatito Flowers

FlamingoQueen · 05/07/2024 19:38

Great update! Feeling happy for you x

Throckmorton · 05/07/2024 19:41

Oh that is so wonderful!! I love it when good things happen to good people!!

uxie · 05/07/2024 19:44

Fantastic news OP, hope you have a wonderful weekend celebrating the good news.

TheInvisibleMann · 05/07/2024 20:36

Great news! Have a wonderful weekend.

HateMyselfToo · 05/07/2024 20:44

Great news.

Incakewetrust · 05/07/2024 21:08

That's absolutely incredible news! I'm gobsmacked!! It looked so bad, I'm sure everyone thought it would be bad. So so happy for you all.
Sending you a massive happy hug!

sprigatito · 05/07/2024 21:10

Incakewetrust · 05/07/2024 21:08

That's absolutely incredible news! I'm gobsmacked!! It looked so bad, I'm sure everyone thought it would be bad. So so happy for you all.
Sending you a massive happy hug!

I'm the same! From the moment I first saw it I thought it was surely going to be the worst news. I've never seen anything like it, it was huge. Feels incredible, I keep looking at him and grinning inanely 😂

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Needapadlockonmyfridge · 05/07/2024 21:27

That's such good news, so happy for you all xx

Iloveburgerswaymorethanishould · 05/07/2024 21:35

sprigatito · 05/07/2024 21:10

I'm the same! From the moment I first saw it I thought it was surely going to be the worst news. I've never seen anything like it, it was huge. Feels incredible, I keep looking at him and grinning inanely 😂

Been watching this thread since day one, kept it open on my safari to check…. This update has made me smile. I’m beyond happy for you and your family!!! Good news for your OH next I’m sure!!! Mad how you can not even know someone yet feel alongside them. Apart from anything else this is a thread of hope… wish nothing but positivity going forwards 💐💐💐💐

MuchuseasaChocolateTeapot · 05/07/2024 22:27

That is really wonderful news, I hope the xray is all clear and it heals up soon x

AutumnalLeaves38 · 05/07/2024 22:40

Marvellous update. Am so glad for your darling Dad. It must feel like the first time you've actually been able to stop and BREATHE in ages? Rest well.