Mum's secondary liver diagnosis

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Hi I'm new here and don't really know where to start, my mum had the horrible news that she has secondary liver cancer after her lung cancer last Feb which we all thought went well and she had her op to remove the cancer from her lung, she then had chemo to mop up any cells that might have been around from it . She had a scan 2 weeks ago to check that everything was OK and she has got the news that it has spread to her liver , they have given her 3 to 4 months to live and if she has treatment then maybe 12 months . I just can't get my head around this as my mum is well . I'm just heartbroken and don't know what to do or say to my mum . I know I have to he brave in front of her , its just so hard I just can't lose my mum . Xx

  • Hi and a very warm welcome to the online community

    I'm very sorry to read that you've recently had the news that your mum's cancer is now incurable and I can only begin to imagine how you all must feel.

    I hope that you'll find that both this group and the lung cancer group, which I can see you've joined, are great places to ask questions and share experiences around the type of treatment your mum might have.

    I hope you don't mind me suggesting that you also join and post in the supporting someone with incurable cancer group which is a safe and supportive place to share your emotions about the prospect of losing your mum as well as practical issues around her care. If this is something that you'd like to do then clicking on the link I've created will take you straight there where you can then join and post in the same way as you did here.

    When you feel up to it, it would be great if you could pop something about your mum's diagnosis and treatment into your profile as it really helps others when answering or looking for someone with a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.

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  • Hi. I’m so sorry to read this. Not only is it awful news for your mum, but awful news for you and those who love her.

    I too was diagnosed with secondary liver cancer a few weeks ago. I have two years apparently, but it’s merely an opinion and not a fact. I’m coming to terms with it, as will your mum with your love and support.

    My best advice is to talk to her. Let her share her feelings and thoughts honestly and openly with you. I found that my main worry is for my partner and not myself. I suspect your mum will be worried about you and those who love her. Sharing our worst feelings really does help. Encourage your family to do the same, since I find that some shy away from talking honestly about the issue and prefer to hide their feelings,

    I wish you and your mum well.

    Bazza