A Father's Cancer Blog

Hi - I've been aware of this space since around January when my daughter, Anna, told me about it; more recently a work colleague shared it with me. I think my Anna knew or certainly knew of Erin. At the time I wasn't in a place where I felt I could make my way here.

Anna was diagnosed suddenly and without any warning on Jan 3 with a rare endocrine tumour of the adrenal gland; scans mid Jan showed not only the tumour clearly but also signs of rapid and aggresive spread. The end of January brought news from the MDT that surgery was simply not viable and that meant the prospect of radio or chemo therapy. As it turned out we never made it that far - Anna fell ill suddenly at home in early February and was scanned again in hospital. The next morning she was told no…

Post surgery results, the pathology is clear, the CANCER IS GONE! No more chemo, no more surgery! The treatment trail isn’t over (will it ever be) radiotherapy and targeted therapy is next. I am so incredibly GRATEFUL, although 6 months of devastation, fear and heartache make you wary of the good news. The elation friends and family feel as we shared this news is what I should feel right? I feel relief, but, not the instant kind, it’s peppered with uncertainty.

Nonetheless these are the words I wish for each and every one of us. You are never alone, although navigating the treatment with your child can feel like a very lonely place!

I hope other parents feel less alone reading your blog Dan, I love your cover picture, it is powerful and I recognise myself in that picture (is it North Berwick beach?)

Sending hope, healing and news of…

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