Hello Snthea, 

I just wanted to send our heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Cancer Chat team. I am so sorry you lost your daughter at such a young age and nothing can prepare us to the loss of a child. I am sure Francesca appreciated your support by her side for those 4 years. 

Everything is still very raw and there is no right way to grieve as we all grieve differently but when you feel ready, you might find our information on coping with grief helpful. 

We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Many members of our community have sadly been through something similar before and I hope that they will be along shortly with comforting words.  

Warmest wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator 

Hello Snthea, and first of all may I offer my condolences on the loss of your lovely daughter at such a young age.  It sounds as if she fought very hard for her life, and with you by her side, I am sure it gave her the strength she needed to face her battle against this monstrous disease.  You ask how do you carry on.........that's the question that no-one can answer unfortunately........I guess you will just take one day at a time and somehow you will get through this nightmare, however, you will never completely recover from the loss of your beautiful child.........there is a void in your life that no-one and nothing can fill.  Of all the losses a human being can suffer, the loss of a child is the worst of all, and I wish I could tell you that one day you will ''get over it' but the truth is, there will always be a big part of you that is grieving and a feeling of emptiness that nothing can fill.  I can only offer you my prayers and my deepest sympathy, and once again,  my deepest condolences.  xxx