Hi, I'm new to the group and worried sick! 
Last Tuesday my mum was diagnosed with bowel cancer that has spread to the liver and a little bit in her lungs! They called her to say there is nothing they can do but chemo to prolong.
My mum has had no word yet as to when her consultation will be and we're all just emotionally drained. She has lost 2st in weight in about 6 months she now only weighs 8.5st.
Since her diagnosis she hasn't had much pain like she did before she has only taken 5 of the pain killers since coming out of hospital 2 weeks ago and she has been going to the toilet twice a day where she was really constipated before and could go a week without anything happening, I find it really strange!
Anyone else had similar experiences?
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.
The Community is organised into cancer specific support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer that I see you have joined Liver, secondary cancer and Lung, secondary cancer groups 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 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.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
((hugs))
Thankyou Mike.
I will do that, wasn't sure where I was posting.
I will have a look in the morning and post to the appropriate groups.
Thankyou for your lovely words, I'm already finding reading other people's journeys so helpful 
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