My wife has just been told that she has terminal cancer

After two operations  and two lots of chemo my wife has been told that her third bout of cancer is in operable. I'm lost and heartbroken and angry. I'm a full time carer for my mother-in-law who lives with us and has had alzheimer's for 7 years. I just don't know what to do with the short time I have left with my wife. I'm really looking for some advice from someone that has been through this as to what I should do. Any advice would be gladly appreciated. Thank you Alan

  • Hey Alan,

     

    Firstly sending all my love to you and your whole family. It must be really hard looking after your wife and your mother in law. You are a very strong and courageous man! 

     

    My my father was diagnosed in November, at stage 0, which quickly escalated to becoming terminal in a couple of months. He sadly passed away last Saturday. However the best advice I could give you is to spend as much time as you can with your wife. Cherish every moment. Take lots and lots of pictures and make many many videos. You want to capture every moment so you have something to hold on to, love and cherish. Make her laugh, give her lots of cuddles and try and make her as comfortable as possible. Also make sure to look after yourself. I could only imagine how difficult it is being a full time carer as well. I hope you have a good support group around you, as that will also greatly help. 

     

    Keeping you and your family in my prayers x