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My mum has been diagnosed with inoperable Small Cell Lung Cancer and is about to start chemotherapy and immunotherapy to give her the best chance to enjoy what time she has left. It's all so unfair for her, she beat oral cancer only to have this...
We're both still trying to make sense of it all; the prognosis and the speed at which diagnosis and treatment is proceeding is all a bit overwhelming but I understand that to have maximum impact on the disease this speed is necessary. For me, whilst I know what the medium-term holds for her / us, I don't know what the journey will be like as we get there.
Not much else to say at the moment, other than a family history of lung cancer is causing me additional worry.
Thanks.
Hi Sekker_UK and welcome to the group, but sorry to hear about your mum. I can fully understand how unfair you feel this is, especially after your mum already having mouth cancer.
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 3 different support forums on the community you can join.
supporting someone with incurable cancer group
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
I think once your mum starts her treatment and gets into a routine with this, things will settle down for you both. There are lots of people in the group who have done really well on the chemo and immunotherapy treatment.
Take care
