Glioblastoma stage 4

My beautiful mother was diagnosed with a stage 4 glioblastoma at the beginning of the year after having headaches for around 2 weeks. It's been a really difficult few months after diagnosis. We was firstly told that it was inoperable however she had a very steep decline and they came to the decision to remove a very small amount of the tumour to help prolong her life.

She has now completed 15 sessions of radiotherapy but unfortunately has just been getting worse, she is very confused, incontinent and poor mobility. We were hoping as a family we would have a month or so of her being better to try and make some memories but I don't think that's going to happen. She has another MRI scan next week and then a meeting with the neurologist and oncology. I'm just so worried she's coming to the end already. Can anyone help on dealing with grief before grief? I'm only 20 and my mother is 52 she's just so young and I can't even imagine my life without her

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  • Sorry for your loss. That would be really lovely thank you, I'm always up for a chat if you need one too! 
     

    love Mia x

  • Hi Mia,

    I am so sorry to read your post, have you spoken to your GP about your Mum getting worse? Maybe they need too alter her Medicine, you could also ring her team I am sure they will ups be happy to have a chat and maybe reassure you a bit. 
     

    Take each day as it comes, don't look to far into the future, my Dad was a bit older at 62 but I know how frightened you are. You must ask for the help and look after yourself. You will have too dig deep and be brave, you can do this. Thinking of you xxx