My Mum was diagnosed with what we thought was Ovarian Cancer two weeks ago. This was a huge shock to all of us. Mum did not take the diagnosis well she stopped eating, got very angry and unwilling to talk about anything. Fast forward to last weekend. She was admitted to Hospital on Sunday with a blood clot in her leg. This we hoped was a god send. She would get looked after, she would hopefully get some more information from the Gynae team etc etc. Well she did she got her CT done met some Docs there was hope of Chemo and a Hysterectomy she sounded more positive and started eating again. Brilliant we thought. Well she got home last night and my sister called to tell me the cancer is in her stomach lining, womb, lymph nodes and some tiny spots in her lungs. So no operation now. They are going to give her chemo I assume to try and reduce tumours and give her some comfort. She goes in next week so see another consultant. The thing is am scared to ask any questions. Is she getting chemo next week or is it just another chat? How much chemo will they give her. I don’t want to know how long we have with her. I can’t stop crying. I don’t know what to do for the best. I don’t know how to support her and my dad and my sister. I am 48 by the way with 2 adult boys who are trying to take in the news and deal with their devastated mum. I don’t know how to get through this feeling of utter loss and support her as best I can while I have the chance. I’ve just been to see her and she looks defeated. Talking about what’s to happen to her jewellery when she’s gone. I feel like she’s given up already. Thanks for reading.x
