Day 1

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I say day 1 but that’s not the whole truth really. Last week we found out that my grandad had advanced cancer in his prostate. We weren’t sure of what the next steps were we were just awaiting on some decisions. He had many scans and x rays, only, today we found out that the cancer had spread into his back, hip and leg and he also has cancer deposits on some organs. This meant one thing... terminal. I’ve been left with so many mixed emotions and unanswered questions today. How long has he got? Will he ever be able to see any great grandchildren come into the world? Will he ever see me get married? How will my nan cope? I’m sure we will get some answers when he has his appointment in 2 weeks. But right now I’m just trying my hardest to let all the information sink in, just trying not to cry, again. Taking things day by day is very important and allowing myself time to get upset when I’m by myself. 

Anonymous
  • Am so sorry to learn of this about your Grandad and right now you are probably feeling so useless as you can't put things right for him but to be there for him is what matters most. Believe me as I have fought prostate and lukeminia and I just had my daughter there for me and my religion was a comfort also. You have to be strong for him and in the end he will know that and being happy around him will be a comfort to him, believe me.

    Wish you my prayers

    Raymond Golding

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi there,

    I’m sorry to hear of the news. Everyone will tell you that...

    I’ve been exactly where you were. No bullsh*t it’s tough losing a loved one. However grandparents we go from thinking they’ll always be around, to realising they can be faced with their mortality so quickly it takes you all by surprise.

    Fact is he’s created a family, children and grandchildren. Reaching the end is inevitable. Wat hing them go by cancer is tough as it is a battle, but remember they really won’t feel the pain like you will. All you can do is embrace the pain and fact that this hurst, but ultimately it’s the right was of life that you see them go. That you create your own family unit and tell stores of your grandparents. Be proud of their life, and don’t live in mourning, they wouldn’t want that.

    All the best