They just gave my grandma 6 months to live

[hitbyasegway]

I don't know how to handle this. I'm really sad, but I don't know if I feel it yet. Like I'm in shock or something. She has terminal cancer so the doctors say 6 months but how accurate is that?

[Hidden]

So sorry to hear that. Sometimes when we hear shocking news, our brains try and protect us so it might be surreal for awhile. I am a 66 yr old grandma and if I were given that awful news, I would want to know my grandkids were strong enough to go one without me. Lets hope that she doesnt have to suffer too much. Do you live close to her? If so spending time telling her what she means to you would be good. If you cannot go see her, maybe write your thought in a letter or a video of you would be fun for her.

[Hidden]

Sometimes it's accurate, but most of the time it's not. Recently, someone who was like my grandfather passed away before he was supposed to die. Before that though another man lived for many years after when he was supposed to die.

When both of them passed away, I didn't cry because one of them was so sudden and the other was slow. I would just spend as much time with her as I could before she passed. Just let her know that she is loved because they too can feel alone when no one tells them that they love them

[kenster1]

hi really sorry to hear that god bless your dear gran.its never accurate but its important to remain strong for her.lets hope with the best treatment she can survive for much longer.stay positive don't let her see you down.take care.

[Dolphin14]

It's just an estimated time frame. It's tough news to hear. My sister died of cancer. We spent as much time together as we could. My daughters did face time when they couldn't visit. We had a couple of parties with her. She loved football. We had a football party, everyone came. It was a beautiful day for everyone. We had a big birthday party for her. So much fun. The two of us would sit and talk and talk. Lay on her bed and watch tv.

As hard as it was to watch her decline, I have such good memories of our time together. I worked with my therapist to help prepare myself.

She was given three months. She lived ten months.

Come together as a family and enjoy each other. 💕💕

[pam4him]

So sorry you are going through this. Doctors can only guess and people prove them wrong over and over. Try not to look at it as a time frame, but rather about making every moment with her memorable. It's not what you do with her, but that you are with her that will make this easier for both of you. Try to focus on her comfort, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Remind her often that she is loved, appreciated and has greatly impacted your life. Prayers for you both through this difficult time.

[20soFar]

Hi. I'm so sorry for your grandmother's prognosis. When my mother was told she had two months to live, she lived for ten months instead. It's different with everyone.

If I were you, I would spend as much time as you can with your grandmother (within reason. You can't be there with her all the time when you have other responsibilities). Tell her all the things you would regret telling her when she's gone. Tell her how much you love her. Think of memories you've shared that you want to thank her for or even remind her of.

Pray for her. Talk with her about life and death and how she's feeling. She may want the opportunity to share her thoughts and feelings as she faces cancer and possibly death.