In January 2025 my mum was diagnosed with colorectal cancer which has likely spread to her lungs. This has come as a huge shock. And on top of that she isn't well enough for any form of treatment and wouldn't survive surgery (she's young but is very frail due to other health conditions etc).
I work in healthcare so I tend to be the person the family turn to for information and support.
I'm worried about how I'll cope at work. I work with palliative teams and I can't make mistakes at work either. I'm currently working full time but I'm struggling with this. However, I don't get much sick pay so I'm trying to hold off on using this. It's a worry financially on top of everything else.
Anyone got any advice on how they have supported others and themselves through this? What has worked for you ?
I'm struggling with sleeping with trying to cope with all the different aspects of the situation and mums prognosis isn't very clear.
Thank you
