My Uncle has lung cancer.

[Ninastar]

I found out the other day. I know i should be upset and all but I just don't think i have really accepted it yet? I have cried but its cause i feel bad for my auntie. Shes like her mum, dad, cat and brother in the past 3 years and now shes gunna loose her husband. Its just not fair! We always knew he wasnt gunna last much longer because he has been ill for years but that was a whole different illness. Its upsetting cause we never expected lung cancer. Does anyone know how bad stage 4 is?
God I feel so bad for my aunt right now! I want to talk to her but i couldnt, I know it sounds mean and horrible but i really wouldnt be able too. I would just make her feel worse.

Anyway I just thought i would say it cause I needed to get all this off my chest.

[lily.]

Aww.. I'm sorry yer going through this. It's really hard to know what to say or do or even how to feel..

It's a horrible disease, and knowing that it's not guna get better makes it really hard to deal with.

You should go over and see him. I know when my aunt was ill with cancer, she wanted her family around to spend time with. I guess it makes people realise what's important to them.

And, it means when the time comes, you'll know you got to spend some time chatting or whatever, and maybe cheered him up for an hour.

-hugs-

[lily.]

Also, don't worry about upsetting your aunt. You won't upset her. If anything she'll realise that you are only upset cuz you care too, and that'll make her feel like she doesn't have to go through this on her own.

[ILoveTRW]

:sad: and after x factor yesterday

[Harry!]

I am so sorry for you. My uncle died last year of pancresss cancer. Hope he recovers soon.

[Ninastar]

thanks lili and I would go see her but she lives in america. My dad is going this week and its wierd because he only ever goes anout 2 times a year and he was offered to go a day before we found out!

ILoveMoney - I know! I was crying loads watching that!


and thank you harry! and sorry to hear x

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Sorry to hear that. Both my grandfathers died from that when i was younger, never new them! Hope he gets better

[\PJ/]

How sad.
Hope everything works out ok.
x

[Ninastar]

Aww thank you both x <3

[Johann]

Sorry to hear that luv. :sad: Stay strong and keep the faith. x

[Tom]

Without meaning to make it any worse (because you asked) stage 4 is the final stage and the worst one. Its where its no longer in the one lung. It might be in both or it might have spread to other parts, but basically it means its no longer controllable .......

[Ninastar]

Oh okay. Thanks for telling me. I wanted to know.


I just finished writing a card to my aunt and uncle. I feel good that I have done.

[MissKittyFantastico]

I'm really so sorry to hear this, I've lost family to cancer so I know how you and your family must be feeling.

:hug:

[MrGaryy]

I've been lucky enough to never lost anyone to cancer, but I can imagine how awful it must be to deal with. Sorry to hear Caitlin x

[Jayson]

I don't really know what I can possibly say that will make you feel any better, but I feel for you. I know what it's like to have a family member that has cancer, just keep strong and try and stay as happy as you can be at this tough time :hug:

[MargeryFan]

I'm very sorry to hear this and my thoughts are with you during this hard time. Coming from someone who knows what your going through, the best advice I could give you is that right now your family are the best people to be around and talk to about this. I know it seems hard but they are all feeling the same I'm sure and you will feel better for sharing your feelings. Take care of yourself.

[staceyxxx]

sorry to hear that,, your kittens are beautiful,, make the most of them PLEASE,, i have ALWAYS wanted a cat,, and NEVER had 1 :( x

[Mrluvaluva]

Nina.

The only thing you can do is be there for him, and your auntie. I know you can't be in person, but whether it be by phone or e-mail etc. He will take heart in knowing you are thinking of him I am sure.

[free3]

i know what your going through, my brother inlaw is fighting throat cancer at the moe, the only people that can help you is family. best wishes to you and him:hug:

[xDramatick]

This is awful news!
My mother had cancer whilst she was pregnant with me.

Stay strong Ninastar, for not only yourself but your uncle.
Keep in contact, I'm sure they'd want nothing more than to hear from the people closest to them.

[Ninastar]

thank you all so much. I am so touched by how nice your all being. I will do everything you have said. thanks again x

[DrunkerThanMoses]

hows he doing at the moment?

[Ninastar]

well i dont know yet. they have been with the doctor all day taking all sorts of tests. not just to do with the cancer but his kidney too. he has been taken off medicine for his kidney, so he will be hooked to a machine for a month. hes not getting much better, i think hes getting worse :(

[DrunkerThanMoses]

Oh im sorry, i hope he improves.... like i siad both my grand fathers died of it when i was 5, so i was really effected as i ddint know they had it... so its harder for you as your older, and plus you get on with him!

[Ninastar]

aw thanks.


Hes taken another turn for the worst. Hes been told hes only got a few days left, Lucky if he makes it past monday.
My dad has been crying just seeing the state he is in, My dad like never cries aswell and its hard to hear that he has.

[bronaaaa]

Aww Caitlin that's horrible :sad::hug:

[Ninastar]

Omg! My mum just told me how one of his sons called to say bye because he couldnt get there! ugh nooo its horrible!

[Shaun]

Aaaw Cait I'm sorry :( I'm here if you ever want to talk about it or anything xxx

[Ninastar]

thanks bronaa. And shaun thank you! x We will see x

[Ninastar]

ughhh this is the hardest thing i have ever been through.

[Tom]

on the plus side at least its fast. Its not something that people should go through, I wouldn't wish it on hardly anyone and if it was drawn out over a number of months it would be much much worse for both the family and him. The way you have to look at it is the faster it goes the quicker he's out of pain

[Ninastar]

Yeah I know what you mean. I keep thinking of it as at least hes going to a better place, or that he wont be suffering anymore

[Ninastar]

No! we have just found out that he's died! ughh! I can't believe it! On my mums birthday aswell. At least he isnt suffering anymore

[GypsyGoth]

Condolences on your loss, my thoughts are with you :hug:

[Tom]

Wow, that went really fast. For most people its drawn out over a number of months or even years ....

Hope you're all OK

[Christina]

Truly sorry to hear that Caitlin. Hope everyone in the family is okay :( x

[JOSHUAH!]

RIP to him Caitlin, I guess its been a tough few days for you all x :(