Hi Kia,

Sorry to hear you nan has cancer. I was a lot older than you when I was in the same situation. I was married but even so it was still a shock. I think it's only natural that we nearly always think the worst; I know I did and the same thing happened when my mother got cancer about twelve years ago. It is hard seeing someone you love suffering from cancer. I hope you have family who you can talk about your feelings with, for talking does help as we should share them and not bottle them up inside of us.

You ask for any advice, well I found talking was perhaps the best thing and keeping busy or reading a good book were others. But just as you say, it's the quiet times when we are alone when it hits us hardest. I would just say this, treatment is improving all the time. So while it's possible, make as many happy memories as you can with your nan for these will help you in the future.

Best wishes being sent to you and your nan, Brian.