Hi everyone, this is my first blog/post on here and I'm quite emotional typing it. Just feel I need to get it off my chest and share my feelings.....
My Mum was diagnosed with liver cancer June/July last year (2008) after suffering from terrible itching, weight loss, stomach pains and jaundice. Unfortunately the tumours on/around her liver were too big to remove. She has had 2 stents fitted, a metal and a plastic one. She's been told that if they fail and need to be taken out they won't be able to put in anymore. She's been in/out of hospital numerous times as she has had lots of infections and has got a chest drain in at the moment and a pick line for antibiotics. She hasn't had any chemo for a couple of months now.
I'm struggling to cope and I'm trying to hold down a job, look after my Dad and my brother, support Mum and generally put on a brave face. Luckily I have a v supportive boyfriend. I've been through all the emotions; disbelief, outrage, anger, sadness. I'm 27 and my Mum's 57. I don't know her prognosis or how long she's got. All I've been told is that she probably won't live to see her 60th birthday. What upsets me the most is that she won't see me get married, she won't see her grandchildren....
I sometimes feel that I'm not being told the whole truth and that my Dad is hiding info from me. Am I being paranoid??
Would be great to hear from people who are in a similar situation to me and to find out how they are coping.
Sarah xx
