with this situation?

My grandfather beat cancer about 2 months ago. Now the doctors are saying that it's back and spreading rather quickly. I have been preparing myself for this possibility. I know I'm going to have to be strong for my mother, aunt, and grandma. They are all devastated. But what would you do to get them through this difficult time?

Grit your teeth... And the answer will come out of nowhere. Honestly?... Unfortunately I know it's not a question that can be asked, let-alone answered... God's with you always.

Yeah.. You're probably right.. Thanks.

sorry to hear hun.!!!

Thank you. I'm thinking this is one of them moments in life that will make me stronger. I'm trying so hard to be optimistic.

Loss never was a good word...

I'm sorry for your pain, truly.

Be supportive and helpful and kind.

Look into support groups for patients and their families that are facing cancer and/or termainal illness.

Look into support for caregivers, perhaps through the hospital or your community. Caring for a loved one in this situation can be extremely stressful, draining, emotional...and there are people who provide relief and support for the caregivers.

Turn to your church or religious group, if you have one. They should have resources or be able to put you in touch with other help.

Thank you for your advice. It's very much appreciated.

I know that you want to be their for others during this "situation", but you also have to make sure that (if this is your grandfathers time) you take time to deal with it as well. You seem to be like me, in that you put others before you and want to help them more cause you care. To me, the best thing that can always be done is to just laugh, cry and remember (or reflect) on his life and what it meant to all of you. When my grandmother passed away, all of my family just got together and made sure that all of us remembered her for who she was. She was so important in all our lives. Hurt like hell to lose her, but (in my heart and in my beliefs) I knew she was in a better place. To this day, my Dad and my grandfather still have a hard time missing her (especially on holidays and such). We all miss her.

As corny as it sounds, I have found that all you can really do is to try and not do too much. Be there for them. Hold there hand. Lend them a shoulder to cry on. Cry on there shoulder. Remember him and laugh, smile, cry and thank God for all the times you got to be with him. I dunno. I might be wrong. But I know it is what we do in my family.

You're welcome.

I cannot say that I "understand" because we all have unique experiences. I will say that I have dealt with a similar situation and speak from experience.

I might have more suggestions for you if it weren't so late.

this is something that noteasyon noe one,,,,,,,deal with each thing as it poops up,,,,,show as much comfort for ur luv ones as posible

Listen.

Doll, I am sorry for you, but right now you need to pray for the strength to help your family when he does pass. You are stronger than you know and the Lord will help you as well.

And most important, let your family know you are there

my grandpa papa Lolo died of protate cancer when i was lil about 10
i dont have a father so he was like a father rip
just always b there 4 them thats all i can say

The obvious...pray for your Grandpa and ask Him to help you.