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What help is there? - teen losing parent to cancer

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Domoda · 22/06/2024 23:25

I have a family member who sadly has a terminal cancer diagnosis. She has a 16 year old daughter. There is a MacMillan nurse supporting the parent, but no support for the 16 year old. Are there any services who can offer some support to the teenager?
They will be living with an aunt when their parent eventually passes and there is no clear idea of how long the family has got. The parent is at home and active still, but in a lot of pain and having chemotherapy.
I thought there must be a service or someone who can offer some support to the teen, to help them with coping with their parents illness and preparing them for what is inevitable, but I can't find anything? They have family who are supportive but I thought there might be professional support available?
Any ideas are welcome

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corlan · 23/06/2024 22:10

If she's still in education, make sure the school or college know the situation.
I was having treatment for cancer when my DD was 16 and the school offered her counseling and referred her to the 'Young Carers' service as she was looking after me.

familyissues12345 · 23/06/2024 22:15

If she happens to be in Hampshire, there is a charity called Simon Says which supports bereaved children and young children.

TaraTories · 23/06/2024 22:16

What a useful thread, thank you for asking OP. I've had a few serious health issues and have decided to create a Will and POA (one health and one financial) also a letter of wishes for the extras. In that I have appointed 2 guardians for dd (which I discussed with her beforehand) and details about things I want to be given to others. I wanted to ensure dd didn't have to decide anything or worry, so even the dog has a place with the guardians. It's very weird planning it but I have to say it did make me feel better and more in control. Dd is also aware of what to expect which hopefully would mitigate some of the shock. I'm lucky that one of the guardians is a trained therapist but this thread is very enlightening.

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Domoda · 23/06/2024 22:57

Thank you everyone for your contributions, you've given me a lot to think about.
I'm sorry too, for anyone who has or is going through this.
I will always be there for this young person, and will do my best to support her in the right way.

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