Coping with the news that you are dying

Finding out that you are going to die from your cancer is naturally very distressing. You and your loved ones might experience different emotions.

When other people find out you're dying with cancer, it can help to know how they might react and how you can talk to them about this.

Children of all ages will probably need a lot of support when someone close to them is dying. It can help to know what they might ask and need.

Talking about dying can be very difficult and people might avoid the subject. But sharing your feelings can help everyone involved to cope better.