Hi everyone. My mum got diagnosed with stage four rare womb cancer in january, which has metastasised to her stomach, back and a couple lymph nodes. The first chemo worked for a little, until it stopped. We only have one other option, a different chemo and it isn’t as good as the first one she had. I can’t sleep, I can’t function, I’m absolutely terrified and I genuinely can’t live like this anymore. I don’t want to hurt myself, but I cant even live like a normal human anymore. I’m on antidepressants, and has had therapy. I don’t know what else I can do.
thank you for reading, and I’m sorry if you’re in the same boat as I am <3
Hi Lucy03 ,
My name is Dylan and I’m part of the Online Community team. I wanted to reply to you while you’re waiting to hear from other members.
I’m really sorry to hear about your mum’s rare womb cancer diagnosis and that it has metastasised. It sounds like things have felt overwhelming and frightening, and it makes sense that you’re feeling the way you are with so much uncertainty and worry.
I’m glad that you’ve been able to share honesty here about how you are feeling. When things feel this heavy, it’s important to keep in mind that you don’t have to cope with it on your own. Macmillan and this Online Community are here for you.
If it would help to talk things through with someone directly, you’re very welcome to contact the Macmillan Support Line. Our team can offer a non-judgmental listening ear and help you think about what support might be helpful next. You can call our support team for free on 0808 808 00 00 (8am–8pm, 7 days a week). You can also chat online with our specialists or send an email during the opening hours.
If you feel like you need immediate support with how you’re feeling, you can also contact Samaritans at any time on 116 123. They’re there 24/7 if you want to talk to someone about your mental health and how things are feeling.
You are also welcome to post in other forums of the Online Community where there are members supporting a loved one living with cancer:
Take care, Lucy, and if you have any questions about the Online Community, please feel free to contact our team on community@macmillan.org.uk.
Best wishes,
Dylan
Macmillan's Online Community Team
