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My beautiful sister

260 replies

Run4it2 · 23/06/2023 14:42

I adore her. She had melanoma in COVID, they said they got it all etc, and it's back. Looking like it will be pretty quick now.

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coffeeisthebest · 23/06/2023 15:25

I'm so sorry. We have just been through this with a relative and it was very fast and unfortunately painful for them. I hope your sister has access to excellent care through this time and that you all have support. We were taken aback by the speed that melanoma spread.

MrsSamR · 23/06/2023 15:30

I'm so sorry. I lost my sister to pancreatic cancer last year. The decline was swift and awful to watch. Sending lots of love.

Azaeleasinbloom · 23/06/2023 15:32

So sorry OP. I cannot imagine the pain of losing my sister. Hope she has good care, and you both have loving support. 💐

Run4it2 · 23/06/2023 15:38

Thank you all so much. She's having good care, but it's very aggressive. A spot on her liver two weeks ago is now 13.5 cm. Thought we had another 30 years or so of laughing and hanging out - looks like it will be days now. So sorry for all of you who've been through this.

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Bobbybobbins · 23/06/2023 15:39

So sorry OP. Hope her pain relief us effective and take care of yourself too!

madmumofteens · 23/06/2023 15:43

Oh I'm so sorry OP life just isn't fair 🥺

Askil · 23/06/2023 15:44

How old is your sister @OP ? so sorry to hear this.

Run4it2 · 23/06/2023 15:45

42 and has an 8 year old. She's the baby of the family

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LadyWithLapdog · 23/06/2023 15:47

I’m so sorry, OP. What a tragedy for your whole family. I hope you will get more time together.

coffeeisthebest · 23/06/2023 16:23

So sorry OP. In our experience it had spread to liver and bones too and the decline was rapid also. I am so, so sorry you are going through this too. I hope she doesn't have to suffer too long, sorry if that sounds odd, my relative was in so much pain.

Run4it2 · 23/06/2023 17:14

Thank you. I think it's going to be quite quick from what they say. She's not in pain as such but feels massively unwell. So sad for my parents having to deal with this

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hattie43 · 23/06/2023 18:36

So terribly sorry x

Roselilly36 · 23/06/2023 18:52

So sorry OP, make the most of spending time with your sis. Take each day as it comes. Flowers

Gymmum82 · 23/06/2023 18:53

I’m so sorry. It’s so unfair

Fuckitydoodah · 23/06/2023 18:55

Life is so fucking unfair sometimes. I'm so sorry for you all.

Wisenotboring · 23/06/2023 18:55

coffeeisthebest · 23/06/2023 16:23

So sorry OP. In our experience it had spread to liver and bones too and the decline was rapid also. I am so, so sorry you are going through this too. I hope she doesn't have to suffer too long, sorry if that sounds odd, my relative was in so much pain.

I think it would be sensitive to remember that every person can have a different journey though end of life and pain.

Littlemissprosecco · 23/06/2023 18:56

💐💐💐

RandomMess · 23/06/2023 19:06
Flowers

So sorry

FatArse123 · 23/06/2023 19:09

I am sorry for what you are going through, OP. my little brother died of cancer a few years ago, it is so awful but you are not alone.

justrude · 23/06/2023 19:11

I'm so sorry to read this. Is there anything special your sister would like to do over the next couple of days? Such as watch a movie or eat ice cream?

Sending lots of hugs to all of you Flowers

LakeTiticaca · 23/06/2023 19:15

So sorry to hear this. I lost my sister to cancer 18 months ago.

It's such a cruel illness xx

spiderlight · 23/06/2023 19:17

So sorry. It's incredibly unfair.

Run4it2 · 23/06/2023 19:56

Thank you all for your kind words - it means a lot. She's not really up to doing anything - but was lovely to see her. Had to pretend it was just to surprise her because I missed her - think my acting skills deserve an Oscar. My other sister is arriving from Australia tomorrow. I appreciate hearing all your experiences and your kind thoughts. I feel like a zombie at the moment - will see what tomorrow brings. Really appreciate all the support xx

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Alsoplayspiccolo · 23/06/2023 19:59

I’m so very sorry.
I lost my sister 4 years ago, to duodenal cancer. From diagnosis to losing her was 3 months; she died 2 weeks after being told there was nothing they could do.

The speed is a huge shock; even now, I still can’t quite believe it happened and she’s gone.

I hope you have all the support you need as a family, and that you’re able to spend her last days surrounded by love.

CherryL107 · 23/06/2023 20:14

Wishing you and your family fortitude. My Mum died from the same. I took comfort from an expert telling me Melanoma is a merciful cancer due to its speed and efficiency. X