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My 32 year old sister has terminal lung cancer

Tanveer
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Hi, 

I am new to this! My sister has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, stage 4. It has also spread to her brain. She has just had cycle 2 of her chemotherapy. She is feeling rough today. 

My sister has always worked and has been an active person. She is now at home full time with a permanent syringe in her arm pumping morphine and ant sickness medication. She wants to do things on the good days, she feels she has no purpose in her life. Any ideas would really be appreciated. Thanks

 

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    Welcome to the forum though sorry to read the reason that brings you here.  Whilst my  husband was somewhat older when he was diagnosed as terminal (and felt really rough during his palliative chemo treatment) on his good days he enjoyed the company of others provided they did not talk about his illness (his coping mechanism). If he fancied doing something or going somewhere we did our best to arrange it for him.  Perhaps there is something your sister would enjoy such as having a manicure or tea with friends but in my experience keeping such outings short helps with the fatigue that cancer and its treatment can cause.

    Hopefully others will be along shortly to offer their own thoughts. Regards Jules54

     

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    Thank you for your response. It is very difficult watching my sister so poorly and upset. Cancer is awful!!

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    It is a hard journey for sufferers and family alike and I hope you can draw strength from those close to you. Do not hesitate to post on the forum if it helps even just a little. Jules

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