lung cancer

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FormerMember

6 Feb 2016

Hi on the 28th Jan 2016 my mum was admitted to hospital cause she was in so much pain just above her left hip at bottom of her back she is 71 doesn't look it loves gardening walking doesn't smoke went in got x rays scan just found out got type 4 lung cancer she just asked the other day how long gave 3 month she has been on drips and antibiotics had chest infection

also cause had to have fluid took from her lung on painrelef and got air too take wasn't eating put on steroids now eating well up and about now has to wait till mon/tue to see if she can go to cancer hospital me two sisters and mums partner are numb but my mum is living on hope even just for bit longer how does she do it and we are falling a part trying to stay strong infront of her im 45 sisters 46 and 51 her partner is 69

FormerMember over 8 years ago

Hi I don't know who it's harder for. One dosent want to worry, the other. I felt quite guilty having lung cancer to my four daughters and husband. Just be normal surportive and there for mum, she's still mum. Love and best wishes .
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FormerMember over 8 years ago

Thankyou for your comments much appreciated

going into day to see her lovely smile xx
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FormerMember over 8 years ago

Was in today to see mum had good day everything has leveled its self out whatever that means think her pain and things didn't want to ask too much but was up big smile and was eating everything sees specialist's tomorrow fingers crossed to go to cancer hospital thanks everyone for listening tome really helps she's in a wee room now just her and 3 other lady's they love It not as noisey as big ward was
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FormerMember over 8 years ago

Im sorry to hear...im going through the same with my dad.last stages now its very sad.hes at home and me my mum and sister arw caring for him.its sad to see them decline so rapidly.my thoughts are with you.take care
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FormerMember over 8 years ago

Im sorry to hear...im going through the same with my dad.last stages now its very sad.hes at home and me my mum and sister arw caring for him.its sad to see them decline so rapidly.my thoughts are with you.take care
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