First time posting. My mum was diagnosed last year with breast cancer and what they initially thought was secondary breast cancer on her lung. However further tests show lung cancer not related to breast - instead it is 'small cell lung cancer'. She is on a daily tablet for the breast and started chemo for lung 3 weeks ago. Second chemo session was to be today but she was told yesterday that she would have to wait until next week. Mum said it was to do with blood pressure. She hasn't been sleeping at all so they have given her something to help her sleep. Her hair is starting to fall out - she is putting on a brave front about it - but I can tell she is absolutely petrified. I feel useless as I don't know what to do or say to make her feel better. I'm scared the lung cancer will spread with them not giving her the chemo.
Hi and welcome to the online community
I'm very sorry to hear that your mum has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer having already been diagnosed with breast cancer.
It must be a very difficult time for you both and I can understand why you feel that you're struggling. You might find this information from Macmillan on supporting a family member helpful to read.
You are also welcome to ring the Support Line on 0808 808 0000 for advice as it's available for family members too. There is someone to talk to every day from 8am to 8pm.
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