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	what do i do? i love my dad. Post By: kristin
	Message:	my dad has melanoma and the tumor is seriously affecting his health. They cant remove it surgically because it is too big and now it has attached to the vena cava, a major blood vessel, we were just told that if the radiation doesnt bring the size of the tumor down he could only have a few months. And they also said that radiation could cause heart failure because its right near the heart. so either way we could lose him. i dont know what to do. im the oldest of 4 girls and im only 20, and i just lost my grandma from emphysema in may, she was only 66. my dad is only 48. i dont know what to do! pease help.
	Reply By: tired of cancer
	Message:	hey i also have a mom that has cancer it started out as a tumor ad now has gone all over her body.She also has a few months to live and i am an only child.if ur dad really only does have a few months to live then spend as much time with him as possible it may be kinda depressing be aroubd him but it will help u all out in the end.your family needs ur support as well.
	Reply By: tara
	Message:	my moms started as one tumor to and now there everywhere :[