I am beyond sad -- there are no words right now

[Anonymous]

We just learned today that my 45 year old sister's brain cancer is terminal, isn't responding to treatment, and that she has days/weeks to live. I am so sad and just don't know how to carry on, really. She is my youngest sibling. I've already lost so many family members to f'ing cancer -- my mother (age 41), and my stepmother and my mother in law just recently.

Say it with me, "Cancer sucks!"

[Anonymous]

I am so sorry, OP.....

[Anonymous]

I'm so sorry for what you and your family are going through. My thoughts are with you, your sister, and your entire family, especially during the holidays.

Cancer SUCKS!

[Anonymous]

does she have kids?

[Anonymous]

How awful. I'm sorry to hear this. I hope you can be with her in her final days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
does she have kids?

No, which I think is fortunate. I remember my mom's death when I was 14, my brother was 10 and my sister was 7. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.

[Anonymous]

I'm so sorry, OP. Cancer is such a bitch.

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry. Cancer sucks. Hugs to you and the family.

[Anonymous]

This is the OP. Thanks everyone. It really helps to hear words of support and kindness, even on an anonymous forum.

[Anonymous]

So sorry OP. I hope you guys manage to make some happy holiday memories this year. Lots of hugs!

[Anonymous]

CANCER SUCKS! So sorry to hear this, OP. Thinking of you and your family.

[Anonymous]

So sorry OP

[Anonymous]

You're right, OP. There are no words. So very sorry.

[Anonymous]

OP, that is truly awful. Take care of yourself and your family.

[Anonymous]

This is OP again. I was up half the night with the strangest dreams. Also I'm imaging I have cancer too. I know this is just anxiety, but my sister has breast cancer and now that is all I can think about.

But anyway, I will get through this and am determined to be there for my sister in whatever way I can. I keep thinking about my mother too. She died of cervical cancer, which is obviously very different. Still, I can't help wondering if all of the important people in my life will leave me. This is irrational because I have a great husband and three great kids. But I feel like I'm just waiting for the next catastrophe to materialize...I know I'm not crazy but I feel a little "off" right now.