Terminal cancer support for families

Mrs_Optimist

OP we are in the same boat. FIL lives alone and has battled terminal lung and throat cancer for the past 3 years and we found out this week it has spread to his brain, resulting in mobility issues down one side of the body.

We are seeing the Hospice this week (with or without FIL) as we need to know what to expect. He has a panic alarm in case he has a fall at home. He is pretty well health wise (surprisingly) but his mental state is low and he is frustrated that his mobility is being reduced.

The Hospice nurses I have spoken to have been very helpful, even though my FIL hadn't initially wanted their involvement, I suppose because it makes it more final.

You must look after yourself in this situation, if you need to chat, please pm me and I will be happy to listen xx

Mojisola

RebekahR wrote: »

I can't attend any groups as I have a 1 and 4 year old. So any support needs to be remote.

Our hospital cancer unit runs some drop-in support sessions where anyone needing support can call in. There's usually a wide range of people there, including small children.

A lot of mutual support goes on between the people who drop in but there's always a professional around as well.

RebekahR

hazyjo wrote: »

This seems to fit the bill - but haven't opened any threads. It's support for families of those with cancer.

https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/being_a_relative_/discussions

Good luck.

Jx

Yes yes this looks good!

Thank you

RebekahR

just_trying wrote: »

I looked after a neighbour who was passing away. He had no interest in McMillan nurses, he wanted who he knew around.

Just take it one day at a time, sending lots of love Xx.

Wow that is hard too.
Well done for supporting him and giving him what he wanted.

Yes one day really is all you can do.

I have anxiety issues any way so this is really adding to that. Trying to apply techniques to minimise it.

RebekahR

Thank you everyone. Some great idea's here to explore. I use facebook all the time and somehow hadn't even thought of that! lol. Thanks again all.