My mum has recently been told the cancer she has fought for 7 years is back and is terminal. I don't know how to handle this as she's not ready to go and we're not ready to loose her. She's suffered so much during and after treatment now this diagnosis seams incredibly unfair after all she's been through. We are trying to make the most of the time we have left with her and treat her normally for as long as we can while remaining strong for her. I don't know what I expect to get from this but feel I needed to get it off my chest. Deep down I know she's scared as are we, I just don't know what to do
Hi LH1
I am so sorry for what your mum is suffering from its so unfair. . It sounds as if you are doing an amazing job trying to be together but you do need a bit of an outlet your self to enable you to cope
Is there anyone outside the family you can talk to as it’s sometimes hard talking to family as u are trying to protect them (may be a good friend).
I am going though the same my self but I am the person with terminal cancer.
what part of the country do you live in.
sending hugs
the beach
Hi LH. So sorry you and the family are faced with this situation. There are a few members here in this group who have nursed close relatives through. They may pop on shortly to lend a hand PFJTHS and LindaWT spring to mind.
There are also some other groups that might help
https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/living-with-incurable-cancer-forum
And this group
https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_experiences/supporting-someone-with-incurable-cancer-forum
best wishes
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi LH1
It really does suck. I had the same with my mother and uncle, both of whom I was primary carer for. Here or one of the other forums is a good place to offload in a place where nobody will judge you for the decisions you make. Personally I think you have the right approach in doing the very best for her to make her life as good as possible.
There are some real practical issues that you may wish to consider at this stage that will help you in her last phases and beyond when she is gone. Feel free to message me as I went thought his most recently during covid and am happy to give some pointers if that helps.
Welcome Beach from me too. I see you’ve popped on from another group. It’s good to see you here too though I am truly sorry you’re dealing with this. I hope you have the family support which makes so much difference.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
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