It’s been six years since my mother passed away from pancreatic cancer. I was 17 at the time. Fortunately, my parents had already thought of and done almost everything suggested here.

One tip I don’t see on this list: if you have cancer, always bring someone with you to medical appointments. They can ask questions, take notes, and support you emotionally. It’s hard to take everything in when all you can think about is the fact that you have cancer.