Scared beyond belief

My MIL has been given 2 months and I'm scared stiff for her kids and grandchildren 

She has been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer.

Already has problems that have become more increased and rapid in a week. No treatment as doctors say there isn't time. We were told to bring her home and make her as comfortable as possible and fulfil her wishes.....she has the capacity to make decisions still, and has said she doesnt want to be resuscitated (DNR)...... we are devastated ....how do u cope with that

  • Hi there ...

    What a caring daughter in law you are ... and so so sorry your all living in this cancer nightmare...

    All I can say, as someone going through cancer is ... live in the day ... make her last months memorable.  As sad as this time is , every day is a bonus ... share tears, hugs and really listen to her .. this is her journey. . If you can all support her in whatever path she wants to take, you will be helping her more then you'll ever know .. 

    I lost both my parents in my 30s. . So I know the heartache well ... is there something she still wants to do .. all of us touched by cancer know we can get it back and have to live with that thought ..

    Since my diagnosis,  I've lived every day, and made made the most of each one .. I made my funeral plans, and they are put safely away untill needed .. but I could do all that because I had amazing support from all my family .. they have let me take control of my cancer .. 

    Don't waste those last week's looking ahead and try to live in the day .. those memories you all make now, will stay with you always ..how do we all cope .. we just do .. there's no choice ... hold her hand and support her and you can all help her on this last part of her journey. . 

    Chrissie x