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Dying with cancer Last month I was told by my consultant that I have between 6 - 12 months to live.

Last month I was told by my consultant that I have between 6 - 12 months to live.

Offline Yofi over 1 year ago

I'm trying to sort out all of my things, eg paperwork, clothes etc..... so that my partner doesn't have to deal with it all when I am no longer here. But I find I start sorting things out, then get upset and find that I have even more of a mess. Also what if the consultant is wrong, that I don't actually have that length of time, but have less.

I would be grateful for any input.

Thank you ever so much.

Yofi. X

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Offline Eastendgirl over 1 year ago

Hi Yofi, just seen your post, no words are adequate for you..

My sista has incurable cancer ( diagnosed 17 months ago) she has become a tornado, spending every moment ( when pain permits) clearing, tidying, sorting..papers/ clothes/ photos..in an aim to get things sorted..a way to not think about the unthinkable.. I worry about her, try to get her to take care of herself, rest ..but then I had to acknowledge this is her journey and she has to deal with it her own way .. I am more than 500 miles away and unable to travel due to my health issues, when all I want is to be with her to offer care and support..

As others have explained, a prognosis is offered from the experience of previous patients.. we are unique which means..one day at a time
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Offline Eastendgirl over 1 year ago

Hi Yofi, just seen your post, no words are adequate for you..

My sista has incurable cancer ( diagnosed 17 months ago) she has become a tornado, spending every moment ( when pain permits) clearing, tidying, sorting..papers/ clothes/ photos..in an aim to get things sorted..a way to not think about the unthinkable.. I worry about her, try to get her to take care of herself, rest ..but then I had to acknowledge this is her journey and she has to deal with it her own way .. I am more than 500 miles away and unable to travel due to my health issues, when all I want is to be with her to offer care and support..

As others have explained, a prognosis is offered from the experience of previous patients.. we are unique which means..one day at a time
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