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Find advice & support if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer

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6 replies

Placeoftides · 16/01/2026 01:32

My little sister has just been diagnosed with cancer due to loads of tiny tumours in her liver, they are secondary tumours, they can't find the primary.

I'm not daft, my dad has just died from leukaemia, what can I do to help? I just feel so helpless

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SmockAndBeret · 16/01/2026 08:53

I'm so sorry to hear this. My daughter has recently been diagnosed with cancer.
Do as much research as you can, so that it is easier for your sister to discuss this with you, and so you can make suggestions. Also, it means you can explain the situation to others on her behalf.
Call often, even if briefly, to show your love and support; she must be terrified.
Offer to drive and/or accompany her to appointments and do any other other little admin tasks, paperwork or practical. Do her shopping. Take her a cake. Get books, jigsaws, Lego or whatever she enjoys to keep her occupied if she's off work.

Best of luck to you both x

Sbmpp · 16/01/2026 19:54

@Placeoftides So so sorry to hear. Has she had a PetScan yet? When I was first diagnosed (esophageal cancer)it was 2-3 mo. of ct scans, appts with radiation dr., oncology, biopsies), and a few other things that are necessary for staging (I thought it could have been done a bit faster imho, esp. after following a cancer support thread on mumsnet). Wishing you all the best. There are wonderful drugs out there now. Many on the support threads have said don’t google. Truer words were never written. Your sister will get all the current treatment modalities from her oncologist. Blessings always.

Sbmpp · 16/01/2026 20:09

@Placeoftides so sorry and deep apologies. I’ve just realized I live in another country so the follow-ups are different. What I found helpful was my family at my side, knowing that there was always someone there to take me to the never ending appts. I had. Having help with meals is nice. My family supplied me with lotions, chapstick and warm blankets which are helpful during chemo. I think your sister might just love you being nearby.

TheExistentialistCafé · 16/01/2026 20:13

You listen and you support her. You help her at her house. You do the shopping, you clean, take care of the children if she has any.
Sadly, it happens that primary can’t be found.

Placeoftides · 17/01/2026 14:28

Thank you for all your replies. She's getting a PET scan so hopefully we'll know more soon

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Maddy70 · 17/01/2026 14:37

Please don't offer her advice. Try this supplement
I saw a great thing on insta
Cut down on sugar

Etc etc etc.

Please don't do that , it's all another pressure to deal with
Just go with her to appointments , make meals, walk the dogs , take her out for a drink l treat her normally

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