Hi Everyone,
My mum was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in April. This came as a complete shock as she was always fit and healthy and never a smoker.
She had braiin, spine and liver mets. Tried immunotherapy but she developed pneumonitis
Im now sitting at her bedside while she slips away and my heart is shattered. Cant stop crying and it’s so utterly traumatic. She is my anchor in this life and I feel like I have no one to talk to.
where can I get help?
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So very sorry that this has happened to you. I lost my brother last night too. I did use the Marie Curie counselling number where they ring you back, it helped a little to talk to someone.
I’m so sorry about your brother, and thanks for the advice. I will look into Marie Curie.
I truly wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy.
Please take good care of yourself.
Hello,
I am so sorry to hear about your mum. I am going through something very similar. My mum passed away on 10th July from lung cancer. She was diagnosed earlier this year in February, and it had also metastasised. It was a very aggressive type of cancer and progressed so fast despite chemo. She had pneumonia in the end and suffered a lot. I was very close to her and had a wonderful relationship. Now there is this huge void. I was fortunate to spend the last 10 days with her. She lived abroad. Talking to people who understand helps, and for me it is visiting places she loved and taking long walks. Thinking of you, it is very hard. Try to remember the good times you had with your mum.
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