Our family just found out my dad may have cancer. He’s older and has been in ill health for several years, this just feels like a cherry on top of an already difficult situation. Luckily I have a sibling and we’ve taken turns caregiving for several years…but we’re fully aware this is about to get much, much harder. And we’re expecting to receive biopsy results just a few days before Christmas. I’m not sleeping, crying a lot, exhausted…how can I handle this with a full time job?

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I’m sorry you’re going through this. Went through it with my dad as well and it wasn’t easy. A couple thoughts. Consider taking FMLA leave, if you can. Rely on each other. Try to only react to the news rather than anticipating what may be. Pray. Be as positive as you can around your dad. My dad’s prognosis was terrible, but we didn’t fully understand it in the beginning and I’m convinced it prolonged his life. Best of luck to you.

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Thank your for your kind response.

My dad got diagnosed right before Christmas 2019 with late stage multiple myeloma and there’s nothing that can prepare you for the difficulty of this time. It sounds like you have supportive siblings which is everything but emotions and conflicts will definitely come up. Strategize a care plan that keeps you all sane and gives you time to yourself. Boundaries are important, so take time off work if you can. I had a wonderful group of colleagues so was able to remotely while caring for my dad. It helped immensely. Sending you support 💜

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