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Bookmark or Share- Family history and inherited cancer genes | Cancer Research UKYou may have a strong family history if some of the following situations apply to you: the cancers developed when the family members were young – for example below the age of 50 for breast, bowel and womb cancer
- Supporting family, friends and carers | Cancer Research UKPeople are often afraid of saying the wrong thing to someone with cancer. If you are open, honest and show your concern then you can be a great support. Here are some tips that might help you. Do: Say if you feel awkward – it acknowledges the situation rather than pretending it’s not happening.
- Children's questions about dying | Cancer Research UKAm I going to die as well? It would help to acknowledge these fears, as they are very real for the child. Explaining why someone has died can make them less scared. You can also explain that cancer is not caught. Tell the child that most people die when their body stops working because they are old.
- Finding out you are dying - Cancer Research UKFinding out that you are going to die from your cancer is naturally very distressing. You and your loved ones might experience different emotions.
- Fear, anxiety, panic and cancer - Cancer Research UKThe first thing most people ask about having cancer is whether they are going to die. Many people with cancer are cured and others live for many years. Even when the cancer is not curable, treatment might help manage pain or discomfort, or to slow down the growth of the cancer.
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