My mum has a very poor prognosis, she has bladder cancer which has now spread rapidly, a syringe driver and cannula drip have been fitted for anti sickness.
I am really struggling to deal with this. I am trying to stay strong for mum but just feel like I am alone when am not, mum has all her family in and out and around her. Do I feel like this as I am the only daughter ? I feel like am living a nightmare.
Is it normal to wake up crying ?
Hi Ginny1 and welcome to the Online Community although I am sorry to hear about your mum’s diagnosis and prognosis.
A cancer diagnosis like this can in the family can be such a stressful and challenging time but I do hope you will find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.
The Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) and when it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting someone you may also benefit from joining our general Carers only and Supporting someone with incurable cancer groups where you will connect with others navigating the same challenges.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link(s) I have created above. Once the group page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
Macmillan have many support services 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. These services provide cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing supporting all the family.
Give me a shout if you need further help.
All the very best.
