Hello, my mum has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and is preparing herself for not surviving much longer. My dad also has Parkinson’s, so I am feeling very overwhelmed. I am only 19, and never thought this would be our reality so young. If anyone has anything that has helped them get through this time, I would love to hear it.
Hi Naomi, I’m so sorry you are going through this. My dad has incurable cancer (second diagnosis after being declared cancer free in April 2021) and if I’m honest I literally take it one day at a time. I let myself cry and feel rubbish some days then other days I push myself and get out and about. I have found this forum really helpful and I have also started doing big jigsaw puzzles to keep my mind busy and actually they have really really helped. I keep listening to music, particularly music that me and my dad love as its comforting that its something we share.
I’m not hard on myself and I let myself feel whatever it is I’m feeling each day.
Sending you love and best wishes, keep talking about it with people, I find it helpful. My inbox is always open if you need a chat. X
Thank you so much for the reply. I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You certainly give good and reassuring advice. I hope you are finding as much comfort as you can. Puzzles are a great idea, I will definitely give that a go. Keep being kind to yourself and staying strong, I wish you all the best x
Thank you, be kind to yourself too! I have purchased many puzzles in the last few weeks. Mostly Disney ones because they are more fun! :) x
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