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Well, I just found out my Grandma in England (my dads side) has bone cancer and she is really sick. It really sucks...my grandpa died just two years ago (during winter) from the same exact thing...he had bone cancer as well.

I try to deal with people dying by just "forgetting" about them...but it still really sucks. I'm pretty upset, not crying or anything...I've never cried from someone dying...but I still feel really sad.

Sucks...I had my Grandpa die last year from Alzheimers...I didn't cry about it until I saw how it affected my mom...that's when I lost it.

I only have one grandparent left, and she's the only one that I'm even remotely close to...it's going to suck to lose her.

Sorry to hear about this though man.

My Grandma died of Heart Failure in January.

I feel for you.

I cried when both of my grandfathers died.  My grandmothers are still around.

I couldn't help it.  I just miss them so much and knew at the time it would be tough.  Our family is really close and I learned a lot from them.

There's nothing wrong with crying.  If you do it, then don't feel weak or anything.

I will say a prayer for you, your grandpa, and your family. 

Have you guys discussed bone marrow transplant options? My sister in law had bone cancer and  had a bone marrow transplant saved her life.  It has to be a close relative tho (like a son or a sister, etc)

I know this is not a common occurence but my aunt was diagnosed with stage 4 bone cancer ( the last and most fatal stage) shes still alive today and that was 2 years ago... Theres always a chance is the basis of this post. She did however get into some expiramental treatment tho which saved her life. There are always options and chances

Originally posted by Vendayn

Well, I just found out my Grandma in England (my dads side) has bone cancer and she is really sick. It really sucks...my grandpa died just two years ago (during winter) from the same exact thing...he had bone cancer as well.

I try to deal with people dying by just "forgetting" about them...but it still really sucks. I'm pretty upset, not crying or anything...I've never cried from someone dying...but I still feel really sad.

 

 

Does most of her family live in England, or will she move to the States? I would imagine it's incredibly tough to be diagnosed with the same type of cancer she watched her husband(?) die from recently. I'd be scared as hell, having seen the transformation and knowing what to expect.

My grandfather had cancer removed from a lung 5 years ago at 73 years of age. It was a rough time, but it was actually the best thing to happen to our relationship. We were actually able to communicate much better after the initial shock wore off. I think surveying the scope of things made us more accepting of each other's view of the world (which were pretty much diametrically opposed).

I also had an aunt die almost 6 years ago with pancreatic cancer. We too got really close while she was undergoing radiation/chemo.

Cancer is a terrible condition. I offer my deepest sympathy to anyone directly or indirectly affected by it.

sorry to hear that.

my dad also had/has last year? cancer. colon kind.

they think they got it all. but he has no more sphincter or, half of one.

Well, the doctors say she doesn't have long...my grandpa actually lived a lot longer than they thought. But this time its different and I'm not going to be able to see her again :( She is really sick and they can't do anything about it. She is on a lot of pain pills as well.

My dad is flying over there tomorrow, but I can't go because plane tickets are 2000 dollars per person.

Too much of a coincidence for both my grandpa and grandma got cancer at the same time with the same exact cancer. But I'm not sure what would cause it.

Also, they were talking about her going back home...but that most likely won't happen now, my grandma can't even get out of bed and most likely isn't going to be leaving the hospital :(

At least I got to know both my grandparents...some people don't get to know their grandparents.

Everyone dies eventually, no way around it...just gotta accept it.