In terms of different ways of being knocked for six, being told that you are going to die is probably at the top of the list. We all like to think that we will live to a ripe old age, and that we will live to see our grandchildren grow up and have their own families. Sadly though, some of us will not live to see our own children pass this milestone, let alone our grandchildren. A terminal illness is so hard to deal with, and the physical side of the sickness is only part of the whole process. You can no longer plan for next year’s holiday and find it hard enough to see past today. This article looks at ways that people have dealt with hearing those terrible words, and how they have managed to continue with their lives.