I’m not sure exactly what I’m looking for here… I was given a large booklet of info from my sons school about talking to children about cancer etc and in the back it showed the details for online forums…so here I am.
My mum had breast cancer back in 2014, she had it removed treated and had been clear ever since. It was found early so it was much ‘easier’ then. Last Thursday she received the news that it was back, and worse. This time it has spread to the lung, bone & liver. From what I can tell it isn’t looking good. She is having a biopsy today on the liver to then determine the next step. She’s 56. I rely on my mum for so much, she’s my best friend I tell her everything. She’s so involved in our lives. I am married with 4 children aged almost 11 to 3. My 5 year old has potential autism and learning development delays and she has been a huge support for me in coping with that. She was looking after my children so I could get back into work but my dad’s health got bad and she needed to be there for him..hes now doing ok physically.
I don’t really know what I’m asking for, I guess how do you do it? How do you keep going through the darkness because right now I can’t possibly imagine going through life without my mum?
Hello Mum92 and AJTig I hope you both don't mind me popping by again but I have been following your posts from afar. I understand it's a difficult time for both of you and I hope you don't mind me posting.
AJTig we have another forum Supporting someone with incurable cancer forum and Mum92 we have Breast cancer forum , Secondary lung cancer forum , Secondary liver cancer forum and Secondary bone cancer forum . If you wish to join any of these forums, where you can access further support just click on the links provided and when the page opens up just click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page and you can introduce yourself.
If either of you wish some extra support do you have a local "Maggie's". These are cancer drop in centres where you can access support or just go for a break - to find your nearest centre 0300 323 1801 or enquiries@maggiescentres.org.
You can also ring our help line for a chat or some extra support on 0808 808 00 00 (8am - 8pm & days a week) They are a fantastic set of people happy to help.
Again - I hope you don't mind my post - if I can do anything else for you please let me know - you aren't alone - it's our Community.
Best wishes - Brian.
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