Hi,
Just coming on here to air my feelings and to not feel so alone with what is going on in my life at the moment.
My Nan who I’m very close with was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer in 2018. Had surgery & then chemotherapy & was then in remission. A year later we were told it has come back & she under went another big surgery & further chemo. We were told then that unfortunately the cancer was incurable but can be stabilised with tablets. Then in May this year things went downhill so fast and the cancer has now progressed to the bladder, she has a bowel obstruction and is very ill.
Nan is currently living with me so some days I really am struggling to cope with seeing her so unwell and I sometimes almost get scared of what is to come. Just don’t know how to deal with my anxiety and spiralling thoughts on some days. Just wish it would all go away :(
Hi @ac321,
Sorry to hear about your nan, it is not all all uncommon that cancer causes problems such as a bowel obstruction and that on it's own would be enough to make anyone quite sick but adding to the cancer makes it worse.
Hopefully you both have some support from carers and the oncology team is keeping an eye on her. It is always difficult to see a loved one ill and I think we would all wish for a magic wand.
One phrase that can sometimes help to keep in mind is “Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles. It takes away today’s peace.” - I can certainly relate to that as my worries really got on top of me at one point until I realised I needed help. Talking here can be really helpful because we are all in the same boat and while we might not be able to provide physical support we can at least remind ourselves we are not alone.
<<hugs>>
Steve
