my child is dying

[jesspilks]

My teenage son was diagnosed with cancer on boxing day - we thought he had a cold - and it's incurable. Every piece of news we hear is worse than the last one. We have a few months left only. Is there anyone out there going through something like this - or anyone who has lost a child. I thought it might be good for my sanity to start talking and perhaps even writing ... but not sure where to begin. Worried too about how to protect my 11 year old daughter.

Sadly there are many people on MN who have experienced what you are going through now, and I know they do a fantastic job at supporting one another in a way that only people who truly understand what you are going through can.

But this topic doesn't always attract much traffic so I suggest we all just keep bumping the thread for you, until someone who can offer the kind of support you need might hopefully see it. I believe MrsDevere is a wonderful person to talk to, hopefully she might see it or someone might pm her for you?

I am so sorry about your son and I wish you strength and (eventually) some peace in the coming months, whatever they may bring.

You could also ask MNHQ to alter the title of your thread to something that alerts people who have direct experience/advice. Try something like

'my son and terminal cancer, need to talk about it'

I'm so very sorry. It's just unutterably shit and I don't know what to say or suggest that hasn't been said already. Just that we're here and will keep you company on this hideous journey.

Sending love, peace and strength. xxx

Jesus. What terrible news. So very sorry.

Sweetie, I have no useful advice except to say you will get loads of support and excellent advice here. I wish you and your family all the very best x

Sending love to you all.

Bump. And yes, MrsDeVere is excellent.

I can't begin to imagine what you are going through, but I hope you find the support you need. Sending strength to you and yours.

I'm so so terribly sorry. Can only imagine what you're going through. Thinking of you, your precious son, and the rest of your family.

What awful, awful news. I'm so sorry you are all having to face this dreadful thing. Thinking of you and your family.

I am so sorry, I have no words but couldn't not post.

I don't know what to say but this is terrible, just terrible. Life is fucking unfair. Thinking of you and your family.

I'm so so sorry to read this... I can't even imagine what you are all going through :(

Another here sending you strength at this awful time, so so sorry, no words can make these things better.
Thinking of you and your family.

Oh my goodness, how devastating
I am so sorry.

How awful for you all. I have teenage boys and the thought that that could happen is terrible. Just listen to him, give him the information he needs, do what he asks, get him anything and help he needs. Talk including to his younger sister. I have not lost a child just parents. A child is worse as you always expect they will outlive you.
Do you know the type of cancer?

MrsDV

So sorry , life can be so cruel. A friend of mine has cancer and it was diagnosed last year and it has spread they gave her to christmas last year , she is in hospital now and it is awful. I will be thinking of you and your family.x

still here for you

So very sorry for you all. My heart aches for you jess.

I don't have anything meaningful to add, but wishing you, your son and your family much strength and light .
It's shit and unfair and horrible that you have to go through this journey .

I'm so so sorry. I don't have any experience, or advice, but am just sending you love xxx

So very sorry you're all having to face this, Jess.
Thinking of you and your family

((((Jess))))

No words, just hugs. See you on our thread if you want to join us xx