Hi,
I am new to this group my husband found out yesterday that his mum only has a short time left, she was diagnosed with lung cancer 3 weeks ago but it has spread to her spine and hips. The consultant has said she has weeks maybe a few months if she has daily chemo not sure she will. I'm trying to work out the best way to support him and tell our children.
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your mother in laws diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis like this in the family brings many questions but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer journey will help you navigate this challenging time.
The Community is organised into support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Carers only and supporting someone with incurable cancer group groups as you will connect with others walking the same journey supporting family and friends through their cancer journey.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available 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
