its been a very long and distressing week for my sister and the family. When the doctors said they think the cancer has spread to her brain it was such a shock. Then Saturday our worst fears emerged she had suffered a stroke. She is being properly cared for in hospital now, but i feel i am running on fumes. I am at the hospital every day sometimes until early hours. I feel guilty when i have to leave her. I cry a lot so feel like im not any use to the rest of my family. How are you supposed to cope with this? It wasn’t meant to be like this for her, sorry to rant i have a head full of all sorts of things at the moment!
Hi , you need not be sorry about ranting on here; you are coping with a hell og a lot and still standing and I am sure the rest of your family understand too even if they are dealing with their own emotions.
Know what you mean about hospital visits though, they can be really wearing and sometimes findin even a moment to look after ourselves can be hard.
Wish I could take the pain away but the best I can offer is a simple virtual hug.
<<hugs>>
Steve
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007