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  • My sister has stage 4 cancer and is currently in hospital again, she is on her own in a flat every day, as her husband and daughter are working. Twice now she’s had to phone an ambulance. She is scared being on her own and I’m scared for her, I live in liverpool and she’s in Devon. 
    is there carers or just someone to check in with her.
  • I don’t know what to do, as I also have my best friend going through the same thing And I’m trying to be there for him to, I feel like I’m being pulled in all directions. Then I feel bad because I’m not the one suffering. Just loads of conflicting emotions going on, I’m struggling and feel like screaming. 
  • Hi

    She should be able to get a needs assessment from her local authority; her husband should also be able to get a carers assessment at the same time.

    As she is in hospital then there should be a care plan in place before she is discharged.

    You are right though to notice the impact on you; if we look at Your feelings when someone has cancer it can be easier to note how we feel and that can make it feel we are a bit more in control. Often we hear of cancer being referred to as a tsunami and it can be hard on us all. I know I was there and ended up doing a living with less stress course that helped me and in doing that made be a better help to my wife.

    <<hugs>>

    Steve

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