can it get any worse
As if it wasn't bad enough....I have major depression due to medical issues, that I'm trying to get a handle on. My favorite uncle was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. He has inoperable tumor by his airway, with mets to his liver, spine and bowel. About thee only thing they can do at this point is radiation to shrink the tumor, possibly chemo. By the sounds of it, he probably won't tolerate chemo right now. Not sure about the radiation. They have him a month or two. I'm in a state of shock right now. I haven't stopped crying since I heard. He's my favorite uncle. A little crazy sometimes, but he has a really good heart.
I can completely understand this. I had a very good friend who just recently passed away due to cancer (this was 4 days ago). As someone who has had clinical depression in the past, it does make it more difficult to deal with the situation, but you can definitely do it. Try doing things that would make his time memorable. Just visiting him or doing things he likes can make a world of difference for the both of you. If he likes books, why not read to him? Maybe bring him his favorite beverage or even make it for him (if possible). I know it's hard right now, but it definitely gets easier. <3 Sending lots of love, warm hugs, and positive thoughts your way!<3
