Welcome to the forum SallyBee10 although I'm very sorry to hear your husband's dad is entering the latter stages of his cancer journey. This must be a very difficult time for you all.

So many of our members have been in this position with loved ones so they will completely understand what you are going through at the moment SallyBee10 and hopefully some of them will stop by soon to share their experiences and offer their support and advice.

We do have some information about dying with cancer on our website but if it would help to have a quick chat about this with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk to and will do all they can to support you.

You may find this article Marie Curie have about anticipatory grief to be useful as well.

In the meantime, try to take things one day at a time and take your lead from your husband. Ask him if there is anything you can do to help. Even if he says there isn't I'm sure just knowing that you are there for him and that he has your support will give him so much strength and comfort at this time.

Our thoughts are with you SallyBee10 and we're sending all our support your way.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator