Having dealt with terminal Cancer in the family in very difficult circumstances, and then living through the same Cancer myself with intensive treatments throughout 2013 I can tell you this b#*%h of a disease is a drain on the whole family. I fully understand what you are going through, dealing with it while battling Depression.

You need to take care of your own Mental Health as a priority so you can continue to actively support your family. Utilise your friend, and especially this Forum as much as possible - it is only for a set period while things settle and a routine is established. I am sure you have already explained your additional need to your friend and he will continue to be there for you.

Try not to project possibilities of where this disease may lead, now or in the future. I survived the same Cancer which took my father just 20 years before - and my Chemo had to be modified due to my heart disease. Great strides are being made in Cancer treatment and survival rates.

Do look on this act of kindness on your part as a challenge you enter into wholeheartedly. Try to make this increased family time worthwhile. Come here to share any negativity you feel.

Dave.