Struggling with my mums cancer journey

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Hello Wave

i live with my  mum, I’m her carer, although can’t deny sometimes it’s the other way round..

she has suspected lung cancer since 26th April 

she has a date to discuss a much awaited plan.

I know I need to move away from this, but

13 odd weeks it’s taken to get this far and her treatments for other ailments are all affected as in stopped / paused because of suspected lung cancer

I’ve read a few posts before writing this and it has helped…. 
I’m struggling …it’s been quite a cruel journey so far…I’m not there as much as I think I should be… because I’m struggling, I know it’s not about me…
Any advise

  • I am sending you a hug   
    Im sorry that this is happening. If you need to keep talking there’s lots here that have had similar 

    Ann
     ‍Art

  • Thanks Artsie, appreciate it.

  • Hi  being told a loved one has cancer is absolutely terrifying, and it is ok to admit you are struggling with everything that goes with caring for a loved one. 

    There are a few people here in the lung group who are caring for loved ones, but I wonder if you may also want to join the Carers only forum  and the Family and friends forum where you can connect with other people who are going through a similar situation.

    You can also talk to someone at the Macmillan support line on 0808 808 00 00 who are available 7 days a week from 8am until 8pm.

    Good luck with mums appointment for her plan. I think you may both feel better once you know what is to happen going forward. X 

    “Try to be a rainbow, in somebody else's cloud” ~ Maya Angelou
    Chelle 

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  • Thank you.. will have a look at your recommendations… appreciate that x