Hi,
I found out yesterday that my 63 year old brother who has two Primary Cancers (testicular Grade 4) and chondrocarcinoma (in the spine and ribs) has had it confirmed that both have metastasized. What saddens me the most is that our parents at 86 and 90 are still living and have already had to bury my sister as a result of a car accident 11 years ago. I just feel completely numb because there is absolutely nothing I can do. My brother lives in England and I live in Northern Ireland so I can't see him easily. I just do not know how to support my parents through this awful time. Basically he has been told he has at most 18 months but probably less.
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Hi and a warm welcome to the online community although I'm sorry you've had to find us.
It must be very hard for you all at the moment but it's good that you've reached out for support. Could I suggest that you join the family and friends group where you can get support from others who have family members with cancer.
To join just click on the link I've created and then choose 'join this group' on the page that opens. You can then introduce yourself and post a message by clicking on 'start a discussion' and respond to existing posts by clicking on 'reply.
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