Mum.
Went for her scan results last Friday. Her oncologist called her in early before I got there ( she doesn't listen properly as she doesn't want to know).
She has had this for 5 years 2 hiding it from me and my siblings.
He told her the cancer is now expanding more into her lungs and lymphatic system she has secondary breast cancer. She remembers that and she heard the word chemotherapy only option .
She shut down didn't hear anything else she was given description paperwork to give to me to read.
I arrived 10 mins before her appointment time to find she was in having bloods taken and she came out stunned.
I ask that the oncologist ring me later as we have Questions nothing . He promised to call me same day.
I have emailed nothing.
She has now remembered the above and is adamant she will not be having chemotherapy as she doesn't want to loose her hair . Doesn't want side effects .
My Questions are what now?
Will they still monitor her?
If yes how ?
What do we need to look for now if she doesn't have it.?
How quick might she deteriorate ?
She had a appointment arrived today so he can find out her decision but how can we even talk to her one way or another if she can't remember what else he said.
Can anyone help me.
