My mum got her recent scan results today and her cancer has progressed.. we got told in March 2025 she had 9-12 months life expectancy but thankfully has had unbelievable strength, and still here fighting. I’m now sat trying to be mum, whilst get myself ready for a 12 hour shift tomorrow knowing am not going to be able to even sleep. Life really is so unfair.
Hi Zannie and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but I am so sorry to hear about your mum, this is such a challenging time for you all.
Navigating this journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but talking with and getting support from people who are walking the ‘exact same' support journey can help a lot.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) and when it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting your mum and indeed yourself you may benefit from joining and posting in our general cancer……
Supporting someone with incurable cancer
……. support groups where you will connect with a wide range of members navigating the exact same support challenges.
To connect with a group click on the “Bold Links” I have created above …… then once the group page opens click in the [Black - Click to Join - Banner] that appears at the bottom of the page and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
When you are ready……. you can introduce yourself by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [+] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
It is an emotional time supporting family so you might find this Macmillan information your feelings when someone has cancer helpful as well as this link getting help with your emotions.
As always the Macmillan Support Line is open between 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00…… this service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits and financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
