Mum was v recently and v unexpectedly (last week) diagnosed with aggressive lung cancer with secondary bone mets. Mum is currently in hospital and she is already too frail for chemo, but is fast tracked to a continuing healthcare plan for end of life care. Family and friends are being amazing, and mum is being more stoic than I could ever imagine. I’m struggling, and as a single child, with her incredibly rapid deterioration obviously, but also Covid restrictions to get her family to see mum. I’m also missing the physical support (I need a bloody hug!) that would normally come from my family and friendship group. How on earth are the rest of you coping with this during Covid??
Much love to all who are going through something similar...s
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am always sorry to see folks finding us and so sorry to hear about your mum’s diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis like this brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
The Community has various cancer specific support groups so can I direct you to our Carers only, Family and friends and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups a great benefit as you will connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.
Follow the links I've created above then choose ‘click to join' when the page opens.
You can then introduce yourself and post questions selecting '+New' or '+' (depending on your device) you can also join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
The Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information. The service is open every day 8am to 8pm and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00. Clicking here for more information.
You can also email them, use the online chat and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
All the very best and virtual ((hugs))
