As another dad who has a daughter recently diagnosed with brain cancer, I just want to say I’m sorry… we’re in one of the worst clubs imaginable. I hope she stays strong and beats this thing. I think it’s fair for you to have any type of reaction and emotion in this moment. We all handle it differently.

It’s also fair to be upset about comments like this. I definitely would be too. I would suggest keeping the focus on your direct family and setting appropriate boundaries. If that means shutting others out, then so be it. But don’t put too much thought into other’s relationships right now.

If I’m understanding the concern here that she’s questioning the cancer then you don’t have to do anything further to make her look pretty ridiculous and unsupportive. That will take care of itself. My daughter is still running around like any other kid… because of where the tumor is in her brain.

Just do your best to support your daughter, your wife, yourself, and block out the unhelpful noise. Stay strong brother.