My beautiful we mum was diagnosed with a 6.5cm tumour on her lung on the 13/10/25 since then she has had her biopsy and is now waiting on a pet scan they have told her they can’t operate,
My mum lives with us now snd at the moment I am off work so I can be with her.
We have no idea what the out come is going to be but I fear the worst she is scared I try to stay positive but some days I just crumble my husband and children are amazing but I’m just not ready to lose her and I feel guilty for even thinking that far ahead.. My mum is 81 but has always been so independent but I can see how frightened and scared she is which breaks my heart.
It sounds like it's in a difficult position near to other organs. All is not lost you know, there are a number of treatments available that are quite successful. Lots of us have survived for a number of years now. How is your mum coping in her own mind. I had bowel cancer in 03 then it returned in my lung last year. I had surgery both times and quite honestly I feel fine and my normal self.
Back in the 70's my wife had it in her Ovary that had spread to her bowel then it came back in her kidney and liver. She's 85 now and still with me. I'm 84. But at our time of life we know time is getting short for what ever the reason. Keep strong, for your mum
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Thank you for your reply, my mum is the most amazing lady and try’s to be strong especially when I am with her but I know deep down that she is scared of the outcome. It’s so good to hear that you and your wife are doing well I pray that my mum has that outcome and still has a good few years for us to enjoy together. She has developed a cough and her breathing is not great especially in the mornings and at night.
I just want to be there and as you say stay strong for her. I’m so sorry about your grandson having 2 children 21 and 19 I can’t even imagine. Stay strong and again thank you
I to have a timer on my lung that i can not Java surgery on i had chemotherapy and radiotherapy which was working but no longer .i am today starting chemo and immunotherapy.your mum will be feeling scared.at moment but stay positive there are a lot off treatments.they can try .
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