Thank you for your information and reply. Mum doesn't want any tests at all now but I just need to find out some more information about her diagnosis to give me peace of mind. We don't know the size, or approx stage and if treatment would be for an curative intent or to prolong life. All we know is that is there is no treatment it would be months rather than years. Let's hope I can find the answers. Wishing you all the best Sharza. 

Hello 11Nicki11 and thanks for your post,

I can understand how frustrating it must be when you don't feel that you have been involved when any decisions were made about your mum.

As your mum is still in hospital do ask the nurses on the ward (with your mum's permission) if you can have a conversation with one of her medical team. Do also talk to your mum about what she would like. Your mum may also have a lung specialist nurse who has been involved in her care who may be able to tell you about how this decision was reached.

In deciding what treatments to offer patients, the doctors will take in to account a patient's general health and how well someone would cope with any treatment.

If you are unable to speak to a member of her team you could always try contacting the secretary of the consultant involved in her care to see if you can have a conversation with them.

I do hope that you manage to speak to someone soon.

if you would like to talk any of this through with one of the helpline nurses then you are welcome to give us a ring.

Our number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and we are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine

Yes, I hope you do get some answers. And my best wishes to you. Your mum is so fortunate to have you there for her. It must be a strain having to deal with all this.

Thank you Sharza. We have the answers we need. Just focusing on making each day count now. Take care

And you take care x