My Mum was diagnosed with bowel cancer, she was give weeks to live and so far she's managed 5 which is incredible, she looks so beautiful you wouldn't even know she had it. The morphine takes a lot out of her but it's helps the pain, I get a message from my dad every morning letting me know how she is getting on, these are normally positive. However today's one wasn't to good, she's needed a morphine booster and also was sick when she woke up, im in work hidden away as I don't want to face anyone, I'm really scared not knowing if this is the start of a slow decline towards the end
Hi Laurence
so sorry to hear about your mum. It's such a lot for everyone to take in and all the emotions are perfectly normal. The first few weeks after my husband's terminal diagnosis I continued to work but avoided joining meetings I didn't feel I needed to and kept myself to myself til I felt ready to face the world again. Fortunately my boss is very understanding. (Don't think she really knows what to do with me to be honest)
Bowel cancer isn't something I have any personal experience of. My husband has a stage 4 brain tumour.
I would suggest that you call 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. Hopefully they'll be able to put your mind at ease a bit.
Sorry I can't be of more help here. Stay strong. Stay positive. You're coping so much better than you give yourself credit for.
love n hugs
Wee Me xx
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