Hi Emma,

I am so sorry to hear about your Mam's diagnosis and feel for you having to deal with this at such a young age. It must have been particularly upsetting to get a terminal diagnosis, so soon after getting the all clear. It sounds as if she is in a lot of pain. Have you asked if they could step up her pain medicaments? I had to request this a few times when my own mum was dying. It is devastating to watch someone you love suffering so much and to feel that you cannot do anything. Just by being there with her and showing how much you love her, will be more help than you know. Look out for any small change that can be made to ease her journey. Say all that you have to say to one another and don't leave anything left unsaid.

Did you get any more results from her MRI? It sounds as if you maybe need to involve your siblings to give you the occasional break. My mum had breast cancer, which spread to her liver, lungs, bone and brain and I know how devastating it was trying to support her. I see that Anastasia has suggested that you contact a Maggie's centre to talk to a counsellor. I had to do this and it really was very helpful. If there's not a Maggie's centre near you, there are a number of other cancer charities, which also offer this service.

You have my thoughts and prayers and I am always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Emma,

I am so sorry to hear about your Mam's diagnosis and feel for you having to deal with this at such a young age. It must have been particularly upsetting to get a terminal diagnosis, so soon after getting the all clear. It sounds as if she is in a lot of pain. Have you asked if they could step up her pain medicaments? I had to request this a few times when my own mum was dying. It is devastating to watch someone you love suffering so much and to feel that you cannot do anything. Just by being there with her and showing how much you love her, will be more help than you know. Look out for any small change that can be made to ease her journey. Say all that you have to say to one another and don't leave anything left unsaid.

Did you get any more results from her MRI? It sounds as if you maybe need to involve your siblings to give you the occasional break. My mum had breast cancer, which spread to her liver, lungs, bone and brain and I know how devastating it was trying to support her. I see that Anastasia has suggested that you contact a Maggie's centre to talk to a counsellor. I had to do this and it really was very helpful. If there's not a Maggie's centre near you, there are a number of other cancer charities, which also offer this service.

You have my thoughts and prayers and I am always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx