HI, new to the forums.
My wife has Stage 4 Lung Cancer and Liver too. After a few weeks of phone appointments with doctor and antibiotics, she was finally sent for a CT Scan which found the Cancer.
Prognosis was 6 - 9 months, but was admitted to hospital due to low oxygen levels last week. Now after only 3 weeks after the news, we were yesterday told to prepare for end of life in the next few days.
The hardest part of it all is the speed, we had only just moved the bed downstairs, bought a wheelchair to take her out etc, but only made use of these for a couple of days.
Have to say, after losing two sisters, brother, mum and dad, this has to be the ahrdest.
thanks
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Hi and welcome to the Online Community.
I am so sorry to read about your wife’s diagnosis and prognosis but I do hope you will find the support available in the community helpful at this difficult and challenging time.
Talking with others who are walking the exact same type of cancer support path will help you navigate this unwanted journey.
The New to Community is like the Community Reception area and as there are many cancer types and experiences so likewise the Community has many dedicated support groups to connect into and when it comes to the practical challenges of supporting someone you may benefit from talking with others caring for family and friends so can I recommend that you join our supportive Carers only and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups where you will connect with others supporting family and friends
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It’s always good to talk so do call the Macmillan Support Services on 0808 808 00 00 - most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week Clicking here to see what is available. This service provides lots of cancer information, emotional support, benefit and financial guidance or just a listening ear.
All the very best.
