My mum got diagnosed with uncurable but treatable lung cancer and is currently going through chemotherapy and had radiotherapy about a year and a half ago, I just struggling with the uncertainty of it being uncurable am really not sure whats going happen in the future
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your mum’s diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis like this in the family can be challenging in so many ways but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer treatment journey will help you navigate this difficult time.
I was diagnosed way back in 1999 with an incurable but treatable type of stage 4 blood cancer, I am still around and doing well so there is no real ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to this.
The Community is organised into cancer specific support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Lung Cancer group as this will be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer treatment 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'.
When it comes to the practical challenges of supporting someone you may benefit from talking with others caring for family and friends so do check out our Family and friends, Carers only and supporting someone with incurable cancer groups as you will connect with others supporting family and friends through their cancer journey.
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
