How to prepare to lose my sister to cancer

Post date: 2021-02-27 19:42:42

My sister (48) was diagnosed with glioblastoma three weeks ago and given 1-2 years.

She had emergency surgery, where 86% of the tumor was removed. Chemo and radiation will start in a week. After many months of terrible headaches, she came out of the surgery transformed into superwoman, became vegan and started intermittent fasting at the recommendation of her radiologist, and has also started working out every day. She has immense gratitude for still being alive and also seemingly immense energy (likely from the steroids and anti-seizure meds).

While I am doing everything to support her, I am also preparing mentally for her decline which we are told is inevitable with this disease.

I want to prepare myself so I can be strong for my sister and my two teenage children whom I'm raising alone. What advice do you have? Books? When and what professional help should I seek?

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