I Wish Cancer Didnt Exist

My father has terminal liver cancer and is not expected to live past this year. Hospice has come to his room to discuss with him care and living arrangements. I am the only next of kin who will be deciding what happens when he can no longer make anymore decisions. I will also be covering funeral costs. This is very overwhelming, and I must travel to Texas when it happens.

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PoetryNEmotion · F

I am sorry for what you and your father are going through. Where is he going to live? If with you, do you have caregivers? The social workers and discharge people will be providing you with lots of info about what to expect. It is going to be a rough ride. Pain will be a major issue. Does he have insurance to help the costs of the funeral? You should lean on family and friends. Vent. Spend time with him. Quality time. And take care of yourself too. Prepare a list of concerns or problems. Then get answers. Good luck.

PoisonLace · 41-45, F

@PoetryNEmotion He is in a nursing home now, and has no life insurance. He lives out of state and I will have to travel there for him. His family has pretty much left everything to me and doesn't want much to do with the situation except for visiting. His closest living relative is his 80 year old sister, and he has nieces and nephews. I am his only next of kin.