A very warm welcome to the Cancer Chat community WalshByrne although I'm so sorry to hear about your best friend.
I can't begin to imagine how devastating and absolutely heart-breaking this must be, but I'm sure she really appreciates all the love, care and support you are providing her with at this very difficult time.
So many of our members know how challenging it can be to care for a best friend or loved one at this stage of their journey, so you are not alone WalshByrne, and hopefully it won't be long until you get to hear about their experiences and receive some advice.
We're sending you all our strength and support WalshByrne, but if you want or need to talk to one of our cancer nurses about any of this, you can do so on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.
I lost my best friend (we were like sisters too) in 2022. She had bowel cancer and only had 6 months after diagnosis. It's very hard. I'm comforted by having been there as much as I could and I know your friend will be comforted by your care. Cherish what you have with her, and know you'll be making a huge difference. My partner who lives with me has stage 4 and I'm just trying to do my best for him and to make the most of what we have.... Just being there sometimes is all one can do. It's heartbreaking
I know it's so hard for both of us.. she's never married no children only 3 brothers and nieces and nephews.
They don't actually do anything for her, rarely visit.. all they asked was..
Has she made a will.
Has she got life insurance.
I've helped her sort it out, as she never had a WILL! There is absolutely lots I've sorted to make her comfortable.
I've only known her 12 years and we was the two Ronnie's at our dance classes. She has told doctors nurses district nurses solicitors that I'm her adopted sister she never had ... Her family hate it.
But, I spend a lot of time helping her, my family tell me . Slow down mom but you know what ... I will always be here.
