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Daddy's Girl
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:59 am    Post subject: Discussing cancer with the family Reply with quote
My stepfather, who is more of a father to me then my real father, is 61 years old and has had hepatitis B and liver cirrhosis for years. My parents did not inform me of this, and I found out b accident. In december, my father was diagnosed with primary liver cancer. However, i have no idea at what stage it is, or if it has moved to other organs. When i ask him he just responds "I'm superman". I don't know what to do, what to research, how to help, or how to make him realize that I need to know what is going on. He is currently in Puerto Rico setting up his burial grounds (which i also found out by accident). I know that he is number 9 on the transplant list, but I have no idea what that means. Can someone please help me, and tell me what the chances are that he will get a liver, and survive tha transplant? I am desperate.

Jenn
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sheila
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Discussing cancer with the family Reply with quote
what you need to do-since you know enough to upset you-is get your mother to sit down with you and explain all she knows -for you to be more in control of where to direct your thoughts. If you choose to research great you may discover some good advse for him. maybe by his comment he is not willing to discuss it and for you and your mom hes putting on a brave front. Dont push him into talking-just be there to listen if he does.
again tho-get your mom aside and discuss it. will ease them of you finally knowing whats going on and they wont have to keep up a front and will maybe upset you but probably no more than you already are. so to ease the tension and set you straight -explain how much you need to know that its important to you and that you want to play a part in the support as well.
I dont think anyone can answer your question untill you are able to get more info. think positive andknow our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
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