Terrible news today

My best friend was rushed to hospital two weeks ago very poorly. She has been fighting ever since. All of her vital organs were suffering and she has been on critical care since going in. We were told on Saturday that she had cancerous lymph nodes and she got married that day in hospital. Ontology said that they could not locate the cancer but as soon as they could they would explore treatment options. Today they have told her that there is nothing that they can do other than make her comfortable.

 

She is only in her 20s with 2 young children. I am heartbroken and just can't believe it is all happening.

  • Hello AB14.  That is awful for all concerned.    So many things I don't understand not just medically but on a larger scale of how we should live our lives - it seems that nothing we can do will prevent such tragedy.  I can understand that you have been hit hard by this.  I am guessing that she married to give security to her family in the coming days and years (as well of course as being in love).  I am sure you will do your best and be there for her and - in the future - her husband and children.  Look after yourself also at this time.  You might like to discuss what has happened with the nurses here (Freefone 0808 808 4040 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm).  Also MacMillan Cancer Support gives help to anyone affected by cancer (Freefone 0808 808 0000).  And of course you should post here as often as you want.  Annie