Pancreas & liver cancer

I lost my grandad in March to pancreatic cancer which had spread to his liver & lungs. He had a short battle but it really broke me watching him. But now I feel like I'm in a dream as my Nonna now has the exact same symptoms & has had a biopsy on her liver as her pancreas and liver both have lesions on. I feel like we're doing this all over again and we've only just lost my grandad, now my Nonna is feeling & looking the exact same my grandad did at the beginning when it started to get bad. How can this be? My Nonna has never let anything defeat her, after having breast cancer nothing stopped her, but now she has lost so much weight. She doesn't eat, she doesn't go out, she's in pain & feels sick all the time and just wants to sleep. 
my heart is breaking that I'm having to see someone I dearly love go through this again 3 months later. My heart feels like it's shattering into so many little pieces. 

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  • Hi Lilibet_

    I'm so sorry to hear your grandad passed away in March and that your Nonna is also unwell at the moment.

    I can't begin to imagine how difficult this must be for the both of you but I'm glad you've joined us as our community are very supportive and I'm sure some of our members who have been in a similar situation will be along soon to share their experiences and advice.

    If you have any questions about the tests your Nonna is having at the moment or feel it may help just to talk things through with someone, then do give our cancer nurses a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to support you at this time.

    We're thinking of you Lilibet_ and sending all our strength to you and your Nonna at this incredibly challenging time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator