Lung cancer in the elderly

Hi MG1612 and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.

I'm sorry to read that your mum has recently been told that there are no further treatments available for her due to her age and frailty and this must be a very difficult time for you both.

I've not been in the same position as you, as I was the one with cancer, but I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list where it'll be easier to see.

I hope you don't mind me suggesting that you also join and post in the supporting someone with an incurable cancer group, which is a safe and supportive place to share your worries and emotions with others who have a loved one with an incurable diagnosis.

If you'd like to join that group, just click on the link I've provided which will take you directly there. You can then join and start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with exiting conversations by clicking on 'reply.

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 replying to you and also when looking for someone on 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 was sad to read your post. I’m in a similar position as my Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 weeks ago, and 1 week ago he was told there is no treatment only palliative care. There is a huge amount to take in all at once. Sending you my thoughts and support. 

Hi, thank you for reading my post. I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's diagnosis. I think it's just that when you're told something like this , you feel it's out of your hands and you feel quite helpless. Now we know no more treatment is to be offered, I'm not sure what to expect. 

I know, helpless is the word. I keep trying to get help for him, but the answer is always “such and such a person will be in touch next week” only next week is too late, and also never seems to come.