My mum

FormerMember
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Hi im very new to this however my mum was diagnosed stage 4 lung cancer over 6 years ago.

Its now taking its toll on her.asleep allday really and no weight on her.theres nothing i can do but be there.she wont accept drs or paramedics as she feels its the way it is.i am finding this hard as shes my rock in life and im respecting her wishes.she was only given 3months to 2 years survival but shes had such fight in her.its hard to see and its starting to make me distant from my own family and children as i feel useless at this time as my mum is slowly getting worse.i understand this is what happens but its starting to scare me.

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    FormerMember

    Hi I’m also very new to this but I understand how your feeling with regards to distancing yourself and being scared. My dad was told in March his cancer can no longer be treated. He originally had it in his thyroid but it has now spread to both lungs and a lymph node in his neck. We don’t know how long he has left, he’s waiting to have a scan In June to see its progression so they can get a better idea. I’m terrified of watching him deteriorate and pass away, I don’t know what to expect or what to say to my dad. He’s struggling mentally with the news and I don’t know what to do to help him. 

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Its a struggle for all at the moment.all we do is let mum decide on what she wants.6 years we have lived with this but in reality mum is the one who as lived with it.all i can say is be positive as thats what my mum as been all the way.me not so as i see the change but many words and decisions will come.i hope and pray for you and your family and your dad especially.please please please try and be positive for your dad.at least he will have you to talk to and not have to worry about this awful thing.

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Thank you for your kind words, I’m trying to be a support to dad as best I can. Your mum sounds like a strong lady to stay positive through such a long battle.