My husband, aged 48 years, had terminal cancer. We have three children aged 10, 12 and 13. Both my husband and I lost parents at a similar age and are trying to apply knowledge we gained from that. We told the children straight away and talk about it regularly. I try to keep all their routines (i.e. clubs etc) the same and have informed the school. Has anyone else been through similar and, if so, do you have any advice for nearer the end. I worry the prolonged suffering on their father could have a huge affect on them (obviously) but could do to know how best to handle it. It it better to keep husband at home or move him into hospice care. I want him home, he doesn't want to burden the kids with having a room in the house their father died in!! I realise I sound matter-of-fact but trust me this is far from the case.