Hi All
My sister in law was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2021 with apread in her liver. She had one round of chemo then developed a lung infection resulting in admission to hospital. Discharged and now home but following a appointment with her consultant she has been told that they cannot give her any further treatment. She was told she is not fit enough and would develop sepsis. We are all devastated for her my brother and their daughter. We don’t know what to say or do and feel helpless. Want to support them but also respect the time they have together. Don’t know what words to use, they are very independent.
what are other family members experiences abs what do they think helped in way of support.
Hi Yorkie, welcome to the group, but sorry you find yourself here. How upsetting this must of been for the family to be told that your sister in law can no longer have treatment. I know it is hard at times like these, to find the appropriate words. I think you just need to let them know that you are them for them.
There are some people here in the lung group who are supporting loved ones with lung cancer, and is very beneficial to talk to people in a similar situation to yourself. You could also look at joining the other support groups here in the online community, where you will find many people in a similar situation to yourself.
supporting someone with incurable cancer group
You can also call the Macmillan support helpline for support 7 days a week from 8am until 8pm on 0808 808 00 00
You have not mentioned how old her daughter is she old enough to know what is going on ? x
Thanks you so much for the response and I love the idea of being a rainbow in someone else’s cloud. I will have a look on the family and friends group also.
it’s just good to be able to express your feelings.
thank you 
