My mum has stage 4 lung cancer

Thank you for your response anna, jennie, and i'm sorry to hear about your mums diagnosis' also. It's a tough thing to deal with, even when you're having a nice time with you mum you can help but wonder how many more you'll have or how long she'll be able to really enjoy things without being in pain.

I'm trying really hard to be positive, but also to accept that this is now our reality so we need to make her life as easy and enjoyable as possible. I went with my mum to her appointment and asked the doctor loads of questions which was quite a relief/reassuring as he gave me a lot of facts, and also explained that he has patients that has survived with stage 4 cancer for 10+ years. We also got my mum addition treatment for her side affects  which seem to be working quite well - i spent the weekend with her and she's looking/feeling a lot better, i just hope this lasts. 

I'm going to the next appointment with her in march - this one will her first scan since she started treatment. Fingers crossed we have some good news - at least if they have shrunk/not spread we will be happy. I will keep you all updated, as it's helpful to talk to you all. 

Thank you all for your kind words, sending you all positive vibes and love xxx

I need support. I'm not OK. 

My mum is dying of lung cancer and I feel.like I have been hit by a bus ...

It was found after an accident at work she had to wait for chemo and then radio therapy..finished that month or more ago .. I live in Derby she is in newark ... well I had mostly daily talks ..her health dropped ...I took  her shopping on 26th Oct..she was so ill    then after 2 weeks my brother called me she has been in lying in own poo and so sick .. I demanded call doc etc ..next call call only 6 weeks to live .

It's not about me or anyone else..it is my mum ...I'm trying to take her worries away ..she has no property    nothing..but I'm trying to sort her bank etc..her wishes . They have blocked her from her account..barclays. what do I do ...I have to pay her rent ...etc look after her amenities.. until time ..I have arranged her funeral...her wishes .. help as I feel lost. And not much time left .

Hi,

sorry to jump onto this feed but my mum has  just been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that has bread to her heart. She has had to have fluid removed from around her heart and her lungs and while this has helped her to breath more she is still on oxygen and they are saying she is too weak with it spreading to her heart to consider treatment. Can I ask how quickly after diagnosis your wife received her treatment?

Debbie  

Hello 

i am in very similar situation. My mum no symptoms before and then broke her hip. Now stage 4 lung cancer struggling to breathe keeps coughing and I’m worried there is not treatment for her. 
she can’t live the way she is now she needs help

1. I know this was so long ago but my mum is in a very similar situation although I don’t know if there’s any treatment for her. She’s in such a bad way so breathless and coughing I just hope there is treatment out there to help it

 Debbie D you have replied to a very old thread that was started 7 years ago, and unfortunately the person you are asking your question to is no longer in the forum, hence the former member name.

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