Hi , mum recently been diagnosed with a large tumour in her upper left lung. Not sure if primary lung or metastatic from breast since has had breast cancer in the past . We are reeling with shock. She has awful pain in her armpit / arm since it is pressing on nerves . Awaiting further CT biopsy snd MRI. Mum is terrified and I am finding it hard to cope . Any help would be appreciated. Mum is 79 but really fit , slim and well otherwise . Thank you I’m advance x
Hi Fi 21 and welcome to the group, but sorry to hear about your mum. I am sorry you feel you are struggling to cope.
It is very scary when a family member receives a cancer diagnoses, and the fear of what is ahead, but talking to others who are in a similar situation to yourself does help you through this difficult time. There are 2 other support forums on the community you can join.
You will find several people there who are going through a similar situation to yourself. You can also call the Macmillan support helpline for support 7 days a week from 8am til 8pm on 0808 808 00 00
Good luck to your mum with her biopsy and MRI, I hope you get some answers soon, and a treatment plan in place, which will hopefully sort the pain your mum is now.
Let us know how she gets on.
