I have cancer.

Wow I hope you fight it man. really think about it: is your life worth having to be uncomfortable and having to talk to your father?

We all have to do a lot of shit in life we wish we didn't have to do: such is life. But seriously....you would rather die than take his $ and interact with him again?

I really hope you think that over when you are in a good, sober, clear headed state of mind...it sounds to me as if you want an excuse to give up...but thats just my input.

I really hope you get help and get better.
 
I am sorry to read of your news. I think there is hope for you and I will explain some ways how, in addition to the helpful and sympathetic advice offered by others.

I am careful about this as all four of my grandparents have had malignant melanoma, I have fair hair and eyes, and I also grew up in the tropics. I am 32 and 3 of my 4 grandparents are alive (the other died of an aneurysm that wasn't related to cancer). The 3 who are left are in long-term remission, in their late 80s, healthy other than being, well, old.

There is absolutely hope for you. A diagnosis of cancer automatically qualifies you for state assistance in most states - you should call your Department of Human/Health Services or its equivalent. I think some hospitals will even do it for you. The radiation and chemo, if any, will suck, and it is absolutely time for you to quit alcohol/smoking/drugs. If you are aggressive in pursuing your options, you absolutely have a good chance at beating this. Even the emotional component can be addressed.

You did nothing to deserve this. Please don't blame yourself, whatever happens. And please get treatment. You have options and hope. My good wishes to you for a healthy life.
 
That is terrible news EOTR. I will be praying for you. You might want to try to re-connect with your family. Family is really important in trying times. I have a very small immediate family. My mother is living but has CA. My father passed from CA. My brother lives 2,000 miles away and I haven't spoken to him in months. I am married - for 25 years and have 1 daughter. But when there is a health problem, I talk to my Mom. I talk to her daily anyway, but I feel blessed that she is still here. I was very close with my Dad and I miss him a lot, but I didn't leave anything un-said with my Dad before he passed. IMO - try to give your Dad a call sometime - not for his money or anything like that. Just give him a call and maybe let him know what you are going through. I really believe that he would want to know and that he cares for his child. It would really hurt him if something happened to you and he didn't know anything about it.
 
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