Hi all, My Grandad who is 70 recently got diagnosed with lung cancer and it has spread to his brain, just over two year's ago we lost my Nanny to secondary breast cancer... since finding out about Grandad, I can't cry but I feel numb, Is this normal? My Nanny and Grandad have raised me since birth, I'm heartbroken x
Hi Natalie96, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandad. I am sure this must be very difficult for you, especially after losing your Nanny. Have you spoke to your GP at all about how you are feeling. It might be that you need some counselling to help you through this difficult time. If you don't want to call your GP, you could call the Macmillan support line. They are available 7 days a week from 8am until 8pm on 0808 808 00 00.
Take care x
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