My mother was recently diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. It has been a major shock as there is no history of cancer in our family and there were no symptoms until two months ago when she began experiencing abdominal pain and losing weight. She has begun chemo but this may only prolong her life slightly. She was given three months. I am trying to stay strong for her but this week I am feeling just so sad. I cry several times a day and sometimes I may be okay but then it just hits me. I am concerned about how my Dad will cope. I just can't imagine what life will be like without her here. She is my rock. We used to speak several times a day and she is such an outgoing, generous person - it is just so foreign. I'm scared. She is still young. Please help. I'm hurting - we all are - and I don't know of what I'm feeling is normal. Is grief similar to depression? I just want my Mum to be at peace with what is happening but I think she is still in denial. I pray with her sometimes. Any other tips on how we should be dealing with this? I would like to hear about others' experiences. I care so much for my Mum. She doesn't deserve this. ... View more