I doubt that your dad is "mad" at you. He is mad at the situation and is not used to you being the worrier/caregiver. He is your dad and probably feels like he should be taking care of you. My dad and I have gone through this as well. My dad was diagnosed in 2002 and still going strong. Not as peppy as he used to be and far more tired but fighting a good battle. It has actually brought us closer because I seem to be the only one in the family not in denial. I do a lot of research for him and share a lot of information with him and he calls me a lot with questions. I am a brain tumor survivor, and I think this gives me a more direct matter of fact approach and my dad appreciates it.
Anyway, continue to research for your dad and be his advocate. He will (hopefully) appreciate it in time, perhaps when he has a better understanding of this horrible disease.
Good luck,
Kim
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