"My 67-year-old dad has been sick with a rare cancer since 2017. Without going too much into the saga of his surgeries/treatments, it's been a battle with many ups and downs. Up until more recently, he was managing well and able to do most of the activities that he loves to do, including spending time with his grandchildren. He has become very thin and weaker than ever before, with frequent exhaustion that requires a lot of rest."
"There are no more treatment options, and it's unclear what the management looks like from here. There is no formal prognosis, but I fear that the rate things are going he does not have a lot of time left. My mom, who has been his caretaker, is also exhausted and emotionally drained from this. My question revolves around talking about this with my son, "Freddie." Freddie just turned 4,"
A 67-year-old grandfather has had a rare cancer since 2017 and has experienced many treatments and surgeries with variable outcomes. He recently became much thinner, weaker, and frequently exhausted, requiring prolonged rest. No further treatment options exist and the prognosis is unclear, prompting concern that he may have limited time left. The primary caregiver, his wife, is exhausted and emotionally depleted. Their four-year-old grandson, Freddie, has not been told about the grandfather's illness. Parents worry about whether to tell Freddie now, how to explain death age-appropriately, and how disclosure might affect visits and family emotions.
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