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Saying goodbye
You and your loved one might have things you'd like to say to each other before they die. It can be helpful and reassuring to talk about your feelings and wishes early on.
What's in the 'End of life care' section?
- End of life care for pancreatic cancer
- Coping when you are approaching the end of your life
- Talking about dying
- Your care towards end of life
- Where to receive care
- Making plans about your future care
- Symptoms towards end of life
- Making plans for after you die
- Information for families at the end of life
- Emotional support for you
- Caring for your loved one
- Saying goodbye
- Signs that the end of life may be near
- When someone with pancreatic cancer dies
- Coping with loss
There may be things you would like to say to your loved one while they are still well enough. You might want to talk about their wishes, or share memories. You may want to talk about practical things like financial issues or what they want to happen after they die. Or you may just want some quiet time together to say goodbye.
There may be conflicts or challenges that you or your family member would like to resolve. For some people approaching the end of life, forgiving or being forgiven can help with a more peaceful death.
Sometimes, people can put things off or feel that it’s too late to start these conversations. But it can be helpful and reassuring to talk about your feelings and wishes early on.
You could ask the hospital or hospice chaplain to help you with this conversation if you are not sure where to start.
“I had no idea how to express my feelings to my dad. I was too busy staying positive and telling him happy things we had done together rather than expressing to him how lost I would be without him.”
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Published August 2024
Review date August 2027