Hello!
My mum has just been told she has multiple tumours in her brain and that it could be CNS lymphoma. This is following a diagnosis of an eye condition Intermediate Uveitis.
At this stage, waiting for scans and biopsy to confirm and all we can do is stay positive.
Of course, spending lots of time at the hospital and I just wondered if anyone had any good ways of dealing with someone who has short term memory loss?
The steroids now means she is a little more alert and is really weepy and emotional. It feels like her brain is being tortured which is so difficult for any Son to see.
Don't suppose anyone else is in a similar situation? How can I be the best carer I can be for my mum?
At the moment, it's a lot of confusion and short term memory loss and repetitive questions. I feel like constant reassurance and honesty now isn't enough and the situation calls for something a little stronger.
Any support would be welcomed and of course wishing all of you well.
Best,
Starz
Hi Starz
Welcome to our community though sorry to hear about what your mum and you are going through, it certainly sounds like she has a lot going on and with the concern around everything going on not at all surprised that things are quite difficult.
For short term memory loss I found a page on another site with some suggestions, I don;t know they might be helpful.
Coping as a carer can be tricky, there is a page on your feelings when someone has cancer and I think I recognize pretty much all those. I did a living with less stress course that really helped me to recognize those emotions are valid and by doing that I could make them less overwhelming. Some mindfulness tools and conscious breathing techniques I was taught have come in very helpful.
Hope you both get some answers soon and then be able to start on what the next step is.
<<hugs>>
Steve
