How to keep going when a relative has cancer

Good evening, after reading all the supportive posts on his forum I thought I d make an account. My grandad was diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer last month and surgery and chemo isn't a option and I m waiting to hear form my mum if the oncologist has offered any options today but I m struggling a bit knowing it willI kill him at some point and my grandma is waiting for testing as its possible her lymphoma has come back.

lve dealt with death since 9 years old when my dad died and many other relatives had died since but I m now 100 miles away from my family I m finding it hard. the last close relative death I dealt with was watching my other grandad die of lung cancer when I was 17/18 and at the time I was in sixth form/ university so if I needed to miss a day the bills still got paid. But now working full time and my own health hasn't been great (so I ve had some unpaid sick days) , I m struggling to stay composed all the time at work. Just wanted a rant really but any advice appreciated 

  • Hi Claire. 

    Welcome to the forum although I'm sorry to hear of your Grandad's diagnosis that brings you here. 

    It sounds as if you've a lot to deal with at the moment with both your Grandparents having health concerns and your own too. It's not surprising that you're finding it difficult to stay composed. 

    How did the hospital appointment go on Tuesday? Was the Oncologist able to give your Grandad and Mum some more information on what options could be available? 

    Please feel free to use the forum to "rant". I know lots of members will understand just how cathartic it can be to get things off your chest by posting here. 

    Keep in touch Claire. 

    Sending our best wishes. 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Hello, thank you for your reply. Unfortunately it was bad news at the appointment and there's no treatment options safe for him at the moment due to his other health conditions, they re all too much risk. So it's not looking like he has longer than a few months.