A Sincere Plea for Dua: My Brother is Fighting Stage IV Cancer
As-salamu alaykum, everyone. I'm reaching out with a heavy heart to ask for your Dua for my younger brother. He's just 17 years old, and he's been diagnosed with stage IV cancer that has spread from his liver to his lungs. For so long, this was my worst nightmare, and I've been praying for years to avoid this, but here we are. I've never felt this devastated before-it's like my world is crumbling. I love him more than anything, more than myself, and I can't bear the thought of losing him, not in this life or the next, insha'Allah. He's starting chemotherapy tomorrow, and I'm so worried. To be honest, I've been discouraging him about chemo because I don't want him to suffer; I've heard how tough it can be on people. I know it's wrong to feel this way, but seeing him in pain just breaks my heart. He has Cholangiocarcinoma, and he's only 17. For months, he's been dealing with PSC (primary sclerosis cholangitis), spending time in the hospital since November with unbearable pain. He's suffered from Crohn's disease since he was 7, then PSC-over a decade of hardship. He did everything to stay healthy, but this still happened. Deep down, I don't want his quality of life to be ruined just for a few extra months or years. But alhamdulillah, he's decided to go through with the chemo, so I'm supporting him all the way and putting my trust in Allah. Please, make Dua for his healing, strength, and ease during this trial. Jazakum Allahu khayran for your prayers and support.