To cut a long story short today we found out my mums kidney cancer has spread to her liver and lungs and rather than months to years she only has weeks to months left, to say we are devastated is an understatement and I just cannot get my head around it, she’s currently in hospital but coming home sometime this week, she doesn’t know how long she has as her consultant thought it best to just tell her she is coming home.
Hi Worried, so sorry to hear about your mum’s prognosis, this is such a hard time you and all the family.
As I am the one with an incurable cancer I do understand in part this journey but when it comes to getting support from folks walking the same journey you may want widen your support base by copying and posting your post in the Carers only and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups where you will connect with others in the same position.
Do consider calling the Macmillan Support Line open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 where you can get practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and provide support for all the family.
((hugs))
