thread: SIL with metastatic brain cancer - what to expect from here?

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  1. #1
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    Nov 2004
    Chasing Daylight...
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    I'm so sorry this is happening to your SIL. I don't know anyone who has brain cancer... But perhaps your in laws may be eligible for some respite care? Or if your SIL needs more medical care perhaps they can look into organizations like Youngcare. It must be so tough on her and on the kids

  2. #2
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    Dec 2010
    The zoo
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    I have no advice or experience but I couldn't read without saying how incredibly sorry I am that this is happening. How heartbreaking. I hope the situation is as easy on your SIL and family as it possibly can be.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Sep 2005
    In the middle of nowhere
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    That poor lady. No mum ever anticipates that. My heart broke for her when you talked about her parents and how they feel and her DH....she might have short term memory loss, but I bet she still understands. Perhaps your DH might remind everyone she didn't choose this for her life.
    In my experience with brain cancer it is sadly very quick usually, though there are a myriad of different brain tumors and each one is different. It will also depend on how treatable the tumour is in terms of radiation/chemo. Brain tumors are very hard to treat though.

    I hope your journey is peaceful mama.