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Hi @Former-Member, @Owlunar, @Former-Member, 

My poor old Dad actually has a type of cancer. It was in remission, but now it's back. He has a great doctor and has good care in the hospital, as far as I have seen in the past. He only has to be in hospital two nights, so he can have his first dose of new treatment and a few more tests. I think he is going to have chemo again, but the Doctor hasn't made any firm decisions on that. I would not even be surprised if they kept him in for longer than two days... I don't know. 

He is one of those patients who is bright and cheerful with all the nurses, but all 'doom and gloom' with us. He even cracks jokes with his doctor. As soon as he is alone with us, he is extremely down and says incredibly negative stuff that becomes very depressing (like referring to SI). It's like he is a Jeckle and Hide character! 

It's amazing that my sis has been able to pull herself away from her workaholism to spend time with him, but I'm very happy that she is. I'm sure it will be my turn next. I will brace myself for it. 

Well, today I have free, so I'm going to try and make the most of it- maybe some cycling or hiking. You would wonder how I could enjoy myself while Dad is sick, but it's just the way I have of coping with things right now.