Small cell lung cancer

My partner passed away from small cell lung cancer. She was given 3-6 months to live. She only managed to survive 11 weeks. 

I'm so sorry. How do you cope? Is it ok to ask if you were given any treatment? We were given chemo and he initially responded very well, but sudddenly, the cancer spread everywhere within 1 month.

My auntie passed away from small cell lung cancer a few years ago, I looked after her a lot of the time, took her to hospital appointments, sat with her, talked with her.  Organised for her to have her head shaved when her hair started falling out through chemo - held her hand.  She was given 6 - 12 months and we had 8 months.  She only had one course of chemo which did nothing so she went straight to palliative care, I've heard that is quite common.  It was heart breaking watching her go down hill so quickly.  It is difficult but I try not to remember the last 8 months too much but the years before it when she was vibrant, full of life, easy to laugh, looking after instead of being looked after.  Those memories do come back but the less happy one still linger and I still cry but talking about it does help, and remembering happy times with others who knew your dad will help so try to fill your time with those moments - big hugs x