https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Coping-Skills/m-p/14046#M2522 Hi Amy, We had a similar diagnosis in our family and we were devastated when we heard the news, however some how she got another 5 years in her life before sadly passing earlier this year. But that was 5 years the doctors didn't give her. Then there was an instance of another family member who was given 6 months....and died in less than a few weeks. Either way...there is no way of knowing what is going to happen and you will need support, happy for you to chat, but just take each day at a time. The cancer council does offer people to speak to and counselling for family and friends of loved ones going through this. Here if you need. Maggie. Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:23:39 GMT magagie 2015-09-21T14:23:39Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Coping-Skills/m-p/14044#M2520 My mother has been diagnosed 10 months ago with Cervical Cancer. They gave her 12 months at tops. Im an only child so im concerned what the next few months may hold. Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:16:03 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Coping-Skills/m-p/14044#M2520 amy86 2015-01-10T01:16:03Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Coping-Skills/m-p/14045#M2521 Hi Amy It will depend on how your mum is going at the moment. Best bet is to talk to the doctors or cancer nurses. Do you have support and are you aware of palliative care? A lot for you to deal with at the mo and sending you hugs. Julie Sun, 11 Jan 2015 05:30:12 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Coping-Skills/m-p/14045#M2521 Jules2 2015-01-11T05:30:12Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Coping-Skills/m-p/14046#M2522 Hi Amy, We had a similar diagnosis in our family and we were devastated when we heard the news, however some how she got another 5 years in her life before sadly passing earlier this year. But that was 5 years the doctors didn't give her. Then there was an instance of another family member who was given 6 months....and died in less than a few weeks. Either way...there is no way of knowing what is going to happen and you will need support, happy for you to chat, but just take each day at a time. The cancer council does offer people to speak to and counselling for family and friends of loved ones going through this. Here if you need. Maggie. Mon, 21 Sep 2015 14:23:39 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Coping-Skills/m-p/14046#M2522 magagie 2015-09-21T14:23:39Z