I'm new here. A month ago, my mum was diagnosed with terminal uterine cancer. Stage 1 but grade 3. She did have a radical hysterectomy, 6 weeks of radiotherapy & 2 brachytherapy days. The cancer has advanced to her pelvic lymph nodes & to the outer lining of her bowel. My mum & I spoke to the Dr together. She was young & inexperienced at giving this news, I believe. She started with the 5 year stats, which she said don't apply to my mum, as she's older. Then she gave us a, not weeks or months prognosis. I'm aware that the best of oncologists are not seers & that they frequently over estimate, but this is like a weather forecast? Very woolly. Does anyone know anything about this. My husband & I do & will care for her. She & us will need to plan, as painful as we find that. I'm not looking for the day or month but some idea. I've searched the internet, with no result. The hospital have referred mum to the local nursing team & palliative care, so talking again to the oncologist seems unlikely & if I specifically request an appt, my mum will stop me. She may have another 3 short bursts of radio, for comfort reasons. Please help.
Al.
