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Not really much more to add. It's a bummer for sure, I'm going to have to sit down with my dad and figure out a will soon. Yeah.

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[–] Meh@hexbear.net 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Sorry to hear that, comrade. Cancer is tough, even in the best of cases

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 11 points 1 week ago

Yeah, I'm hoping it's as simple as just cutting it out of him and being done with it, we will see.

[–] StillNoLeftLeft@hexbear.net 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Shit, I went through this with my aunt a few years back

It's scary

If you need someone to talk to, know that I check my inbox incessantly and am always willing to help

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 8 points 1 week ago

If you need someone to talk to, know that I check my inbox incessantly and am always willing to help

Thank you, I will let you know penguin-love

[–] deforestgump@hexbear.net 10 points 1 week ago
[–] BeanisBrain@hexbear.net 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

heart-sickle Wishing him a successful treatment and full recovery.

[–] CornWoman@hexbear.net 9 points 1 week ago

Sounds horrible. Getting cancer is like a nightmare scenario for me and I imagine a lot of other people. I hope your dad gets better.

[–] HarryLime@hexbear.net 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm so sorry to hear that. Sending all my best. meow-hug

[–] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Sorry to hear that. Wishing the best for you and your dad. cuddle

[–] isame@hexbear.net 6 points 1 week ago

All my love to you, comrade. I was like 11 when my dad had cancer, so obviously my experience will be a bit different. But I also cared for my ailing mother for years. If you need to vent or talk let me know!

[–] Commie_Chameleon@hexbear.net 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Had a similar story with an aunt a while back. I’ll be thinking of you. meow-hug

[–] LeeeroooyJeeenkiiins@hexbear.net 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm really sorry, I hope you're doing okay however you're handling the news. I'm also sorry this is happening with all the winter shit going on. My mom's going through treatment for hers still. I know it's especially hard when your parent(s) are, you know, really problematic to say the least. I wish I had some helpful advice but I don't, I don't handle problems very well (I guess maybe I could tell you what I do and you could do the opposite) but yknow full sympathy over here, hope everything goes okay.

Also until you know what cancer and the dynamics of it try not to worry too much, it could be very treatable

[–] SevenSkalls@hexbear.net 5 points 1 week ago

I'm so sorry. Solidarity comrade. That really sucks.

[–] DisabledAceSocialist@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If you want to talk, reach out. I've got years of experience being a cancer patient and caring for the elderly so at least these are two topics I understand.

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

You're welcome and I wish your dad all the best. Cancer sucks balls.