I don't even know where to start. My mother was diagnosed with metastatic cancer (originally thought to be breast cancer, but now some doubt as to it's origins) on the 23rd December. I'm lost, scared and don't know how to help her.
She's been in and out of hospital with various infections, it's so upsetting seeing her like this, but I don't want her to see how upset I am, so am very good at putting on a brave face in front of her.
I'm 46, my father passed away when I was 9, and I'm breaking apart at the thought of losing the most amazing woman. I'm an only child, and I'm finding it hard to cope on my own.
All the hospital wants to seem to do is get her out of there, saying that she is 'medically fit' for discharge, and I can't understand how they can say this?! She is now losing the use of her legs, is in constant pain and unable to care for herself. I've explained to so many medical professionals that the house that she owns is no longer suitable for her, even if she had carers coming in, as she is a high fall risk and couldn't be left alone. My flat is not suitable, and she doesn't have enough room for a live in carer. I just keep going around in circles explaining this, people listen to me, but they don't hear me.
I really don't want to spend however my mother has left fighting for care, but I don't know what to do. Sorry for the long post, but I'm at my wits end with all of this.
