What should I do when my family cut me off after my cancer diagnosis?

Facing cancer while dealing with family estrangement brings unique emotional challenges that many in this community understand. Consider reaching out to support groups, cancer counselors, or social workers who can help navigate both the medical journey and these difficult family dynamics. This community is here to offer understanding and encouragement from others who face similar struggles with both cancer and complex family relationships.

How old are the grandkids? Do you have more details you could share (type, staging and grade, prognosis, etc). You could write letters to the grandkids.They may never get them since your kids are estranged. All you can do is try. Do you have photos of your kids from back in the day? Maybe mailing them along with memories written on the back. I am sorry your children are not being supportive, and blatantly cold. Even estranged, the diagnosis can been difficult for them and they might feel that avoidance and dismissiveness is their way to cope. It was the right thing to do, informing them, and I am so sorry they weren't supportive- even if just emotionally. If you have the strength, just try to love them as you can. If you are religious, pray to your god- go to a church of your chosing. Build your army and radically accept your children might not ever come around. Our time is finite here, but you are still here- surviving.