I know I won't be alone in this but my heart is being torn to shreds. My big sis has terminal cancer and has been given 4-6 months to live though she is getting worse very quickly and an operation they did to help seems to have made things worse. She has told me she's had enough and wants to go, she's done a DNR which I understand. I have accepted I'm losing her and while that hurts what is really tearing me apart is watching her suffer so much.
Maybe part of it is also the feeling of uselessness, I can't do anything to help, I can't do anything to take some pain away. I do what I can but it's not enough, for myself at least.
I'm not even sure why I'm posting this, I doubt if anyone can help and I think I'm just venting. My sister is/was a specialist oncology nurse, she spent over 30 years helping people with cancer and then this, life eh, why does it do such bad things to good people and my sster is good people, she's the best of my family.
I manage to stay strong when I'm with her but when I'm not, I'm a wreck. I walked out of my job last Friday, all I want to is cry. I've reached out for help, spoken to the doctor but I feel like I'm falling apart, I feel like my world is falling apart.
I'm so so sorry to hear about your sister.
Watching our loved ones suffer is like torture and I know what you're going through.
Like you, I'm a do-er and you just want to help in some way and fix things. But like me, you have to accept that sometimes you can't. Life just isn't blooming fair!!!!
Nothing I can say will make things better, I know. But just keep strong for her - and for you.
Sending lots of love Xx
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