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Devastated at unexpected news

172 replies

Whereismumhiding2 · 16/06/2017 22:30

Im sat out in my garden necking strong sweet tea trying to get mt head round terrible news. My sister who was diagnosed with cancer 6 weeks ago and has undergone a brutal op, has gone into ICU as it's spread so aggressively they've stopped all cancer treatment. She's in hospital miles away so I'm driving up tomorrow. It's all happened so fast and is such a shock. I can't tell my children til Sunday as I don't want them to be alone with this news (they're at their dad's from tomorrow overnight) til im back but she has very little time now. They thought I was being weird asking them to draw her a picture or to write more in her card.
I guess I'm just wanting to.talk as I'm so in denial and numb, I'm at a loss of what you do or say, except to go up there and hold her hand.
I've rung round all the relatives for.my parents and i didnt feel any of the words I was saying, like someone is going to tell me it's all a misunderstanding. Some of my friends are arranging to meet me at a friend's house who.lives near the hospital to keep me company in the evening (am.staying over so i can see her sunday too) . I guess

OP posts:
BunsOfAnarchy · 16/06/2017 22:54

I am so sorry sweetie, I cannot imagine how hard this is. Just be there as much as you can and tell her you love her. Our thoughts as prayers with you x

LockedOutOfMN · 16/06/2017 22:55

Didn't want to read and run. Thinking of you and wishing you love.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 16/06/2017 22:56

Thinking of you, and sending love and strength, to you and your DS, OP.
I'm so very sorry 💐

claraelsa · 16/06/2017 22:58

Flowers I'm so sorry.

StrangeLookingParasite · 16/06/2017 23:00

Oh god, oh no, I'm so sorry. I wish I had something useful to say. Brew Wine

Giddyaunt18 · 16/06/2017 23:01

So sorry. So glad you will be with her very soon, it's all you can do.Lost my Mum to cancer 2 years ago and remember phoning everyone in her address book that night. Words came out and people were in tears at the other end. I was just numb. Be kind to yourself. So sorry.

CotswoldStrife · 16/06/2017 23:06

So sorry to hear this OP, I hope your sister is comfortable Flowers

Teabay · 16/06/2017 23:11
Cake Lots of us are thinking of you x If she's not too ill yet, you could take a gift bag / little box with nice things in, things she can look at when you're not there? You could take - lip salve, hand cream, nice tissues, a miniature gin....
2017SoFarSoGood · 16/06/2017 23:12

so very sorry this is happening, you must be so very sad and scared. Not much can help but here's a hand to hold Flowers

LadyB49 · 16/06/2017 23:14

My heart is with you x

Pancakeflipper · 16/06/2017 23:16

Life really is unfair and pants at times.
Be thinking of you and your sister.

Butterymuffin · 16/06/2017 23:19

So sorry to read this. Look after yourself as well as your sister. Flowers

TheSnorkMaidenReturns · 16/06/2017 23:19

I'm so sorry to hear about your sister.

Howlongtilldinner · 16/06/2017 23:22

I lost my sister 4 weeks ago to cancer, it was very quick. I am truly devastated.

Please hold her hand, cuddle her, tell her you love her, lie down beside her. These weeks/days/hours/minutes are so precious.

Flowers I'm sorry you are going through this..

viques · 16/06/2017 23:22

I am so sorry. I hope you and your sister manage to spend some good time together and say what you need to say to each other. Take care of yourself.

Freyanna · 16/06/2017 23:23

I am so sad for your sister, and for the grief you are feeling. Flowers

wtffgs · 16/06/2017 23:28

I am very sorry 💐 (inadequate). Do whatever feels right.

LittlePrawn1 · 16/06/2017 23:32

So sorry, heartbreaking! Flowers

sodabreadjam · 16/06/2017 23:34

So sorry. How awful for her, for you and your family. I'm sure she will be very glad to see you. Wishing you strength. Flowers

Giraffey1 · 16/06/2017 23:36

Cancer is indeed a bastard. I am so sorry for you - and all other posters who have been through similar anguish ....

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe2726 · 16/06/2017 23:37

Oh what an awful shock. Such horrendous news for you and your family, Whereismum. I can't imagine how you must be feeling at the moment. Very sad for you. :(

So sorry and also so sad to read of other posters losing their precious loved ones to cancer also. Thanks... for everybody who is grieving.

Flyingbellycopters · 16/06/2017 23:52

So so sorry. Awful news for you and your parents.

Whereismumhiding2 · 16/06/2017 23:57

Thankyou all xxxx my bff has just rung and been on phone with me, DSis is a friend of hers too so she's been a tonic to talk to. I didn't even finish my post as I spilt hot tea on me and hit post.

I've been necking strong sweet tea like a proper British person. Thankyou for sharing to those who are going / have also gone through this. Flowers Xxx

I've made up a huge gift bag of 8 different types of chocolate boxes, boiled sweets and polos, and gentle face wipes, face cream and body sprays and dry shampoo. I didn't think of a writing book and pens, will find one tomorrow as that's a great idea. She can't even eat at the moment so she might give the chocolates etc to nurses.

OP posts:
Whereismumhiding2 · 17/06/2017 00:04

Im so grateful for the kind thoughts of you all for my sis and family xxx i don't know why I posted except I felt very alone in my garden and trying to keep a mask on for my DC

Im so.sorry to all of you who have also just lost someone. It's the suddenness of it that has gut punched me. But I guess there is no good way.

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user1486956786 · 17/06/2017 00:06

Cancer is one of those things you hear of but don't expect it to hit you. When it hits your world it is so devastating. My dad was diagnosed late last year. I'm so sorry, thinking of you, write away on here whenever you need to. Glad you've got some great friends with you xxx