Welcome to our forum, Medvejonok.

On behalf of everyone here at Cancer Chat, I would like to offer you our heartfelt condolences.

Your sister-in-law’s passing from brain stem cancer and its complications must have been devastating for all of you. It sounds as though she was an extraordinary presence in your life - kind, supportive and a pillar of strength after the loss of your parents. That sense of closeness doesn’t fade, even across thousands of miles.

As you process your grief, and please know there’s no right or wrong way to do this, I wanted to share a page from our website called Coping with grief It explains how grief can take many forms: shock, numbness, guilt, sadness, even relief that suffering has ended..

You and your wife have both been through something deeply profound. It’s perfectly natural to experience sorrow, relief, longing and love all at the same time. Please take as much time as you need - and remember: you do not have to walk this path alone. If you ever wish to talk more, reflect together or simply find comfort here, this space is available to you.

Sending warmth, care and strength to you both,

Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator