my mum has recently been diagnosed with Lung Cancer. She has been living in Spain and i came out to visit her 2 weeks ago. I noticed her health was deteriorating and she was diagnosed with lung cancer. This is her second time getting lung cancer. First time in the left lung which the doctors successfully operated on in the UK. That was 12 years ago but now she has it in the right lung. She’s currently in hospital as her oxygen levels keep going down :( I’m still in Spain with her and waiting to see the oncologist to find out what stage and if the cancer has spread. I would love to be able to get her transferred back to the UK. I have been advised to speak to the doctors when they see her this week. I was wondering if anyone has experienced trying to get a loved one transferred back to the uk from abroad and what steps were taken . Any advice i can get would be great.. I just feel lost and scared at the moment. My head is all over the place.
Hi Pickle234 and welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your mum and the challenges you are facing.
I see you have joined our Lung Cancer group and also put your post up in the Living with cancer outside the UK group.
I do hope that someone who has relevant experience can come along to help you out.
When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting someone you may benefit from joining our general Family and friends and Carers only groups where you will connect with others who may have been in the same position.
Macmillan have many support platforms so do check out the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too.
These services provide practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section where you may want to put your questions to one of our team but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Give me a shout if you need further help.
Best regards.
