Welcome to Cancer Chat dolphinallie,

I’m so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law, this must be a very difficult time for all of you.

There are many of our members here on the forum who will be able to understand your situation and I hope they will soon come along to offer their support and advice.

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Warm wishes,

Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi

while I can't comment directly on your Mother in Laws health, my partner was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with Lung Cancer which is secondary in his brain. I understand your feelings about your MIL not seeing her grandchildrens future events as I too cannot cope with the thought of my son not having his dad around as he grows up. I try not to think like that now and when the time comes for my son, we shall deal with him not having dad around together. I guess my mind set is that I can't deal with what's not happened yet if that makes sense. 

Maybe your MIL doesn't want to share all her news as she's trying not to worry you but maybe explain to her that you need all the facts so you can face it together as a family? 

My thoughts are with you 

alison x x