Mum died this week

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My mum passed unexpectedly on Tuesday. She had a radial cysectomy a year ago and unbeknown to me and my brother had SCC. 

I don’t believe she realised how aggressive it was and neither her nor my dad showed us any letters and she seemed to think that it was gone.

her CT scan in March was clear and yet it seemed to completed overwhelm her between then and now. 

I’m totally devastated and don’t know what to do 

  • Hi  

    Sorry to hear about your mum. I lost mine back in 2013 also unexpectedly and while it was not what she died of the only found her cancer at the autopsy.

    While there is no right or wrong way to grieve it is quite important to remember to be nice to yourself. Often things can seem quite busy up until the funeral, some I have been to have been a fantastic celebration of a life well lived. 

    If you find at some point you would like to talk there are a couple of chariities that people have found quite helpful - cruse bereavment care and the loss foundation

    <<hugs>>

    Steve

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  • I am so sorry for your loss.  My mum passed away on 10th July, she lad lung cancer which progressed so quickly and aggressively.  We didn't realise how bad it was until she was given a few weeks to live.  Utterly devasted.  Try to remember the good times you had with her. xxx 

  • I lost my only adult child to cancer, last year.  Its so hard to lose loved ones.  I found a comfort knowing that she is not suffering anymore, at first breast cancer then spreading to lungs which finished her very fast. Especially 2 days after her 50th birthday.   Im still grieving but coping better than I was.  Carers helped greatly.  So do mcmillian.  Remember the good times with your mum helps.  Bug hugs to you

  • Thank you replying and I am sorry for your loss.

    we’re taking things day by day as we try to come to terms with it 

  • There were a lot of good times. Thank you for replying and sorry for your loss 

  • I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that in time, I will also begin to cope better. I’m sure I will. Thank you for replying 

  • Thank you. Those are memories to keep close to your heart. I find it so hard on most days, but I always try to remember the good times. I am grateful to have had my mum for as long as I did and to have had such a close relationship with her. What also helps me is long walks and visiting places she loved - I feel she is next to me then.
    It takes time to find what brings even a little bit of comfort.  Thinking of you.