Coping with a stage 4 diagnosis at 40 with a young family

I’m totally at a loss as to how to live a fulfilling life with this diagnosis. I’m undergoing a hideous chemo regime, I feel unwell 75 percent of the time. I’ve got 4 gorgeous children but cancer has completely sucked the joy from every aspect of my life. I was mid acrimonious divorce upon diagnosis and my ex husband has remained in the family home. I am on sick leave for a job I absolutely loved. Currently living with my lovely mum whilst my divorce/finances are settled. The children live between us. I’m terrified of dying before I get the opportunity to rebuild my family life. I’m exhausted and feel physically and mentally broken by the operation, lengthy inpatient stays, chemo, medical trauma etc. Desperately searching for a positive way of navigating this new life and holding onto some hope that I could live for a longer period of time managing the cancer. 

  • Hi Claire,

    I couldn’t just scroll past this post without writing something. 

    Im so sorry you are dealing with all of this! I am 41 with 5 children and I can’t imagine what you are going through. 

    Im so glad you have your lovely mum looking after you. 

    All i will say is please don’t put extra pressure on yourself to get sorted in a new home etc. The fact that you are worrying yourself about this above all things shows me you are an amazing mum!! just enjoy your kids and take day by day. look after yourself and your lovely children!!

    sending so much love your way xxx