Grandmother with terminal cancer

Hi,

Around 5 months ago my Nan was diagnosed with terminal cancer. 
We've recently been advised it has spread and growing fast so she now only has a couple of weeks to live.

im struggling to cope with everyone's emotions around me, 

My mother is not coping with the news very well and is feeling guilty that she's not doing enough for my Nan no matter how much we tell her this isn't the case. 
 

it doesn't help that things are very strained between my grandfather and my mam & her siblings as my grandfather has become very aggressive and often shouts at my grandmother in frustration as since her tumour she now struggles with her speech and takes time to process what she wants to say and often stutters. 

My cousins are really emotional about the news so I'm usually the one they go to when they get upset, I often question my own feelings as I'm never as upset as them  but I don't think I have/will process it until my grandmother has gone and I know that sounds dreadful to say. 

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Belle_

     

    I'm sorry to hear that your grandmother was diagnosed with terminal cancer and how that is affecting your family. It sounds like an incredibly sad situation you're all going through at the moment and although you're not upset as the rest of them I'm sure managing everyone's feelings around you can't be easy.

    Hopefully, some of our lovely members will be along shortly to share their experiences with you and offer support but until then I thought this page from our website that talks about how cancer can take a toll on a family may be helpful.

    Also, please remember we're here if you ever need a chat.

    Warm wishes to all of you,

    Renata, Cancer Chat moderator