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Middle of the night questions - mum was diagnosed the other day. Wondering what chemo will be like and how to look after her

Hollyblue
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Hello, 

Mum was diagnosed yesterday and it’s now the middle of the night, can’t sleep and have googled all manner of things. 

I was going to list the questions swirling around in my head but I don’t think they’re answerable on this forum. 

We are waiting for an oncology appointment to get started with chemotherapy.  

Do you stay with the person you are caring for whilst they have their chemotherapy?  

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    Hi Holly blue

    Sorry to hear about your mum, it is not nice to have to go through this, but let's be clear we must always expect the best results. 

    My wife has had cervical cancer since 2020 and l go to all her chemo and oncology appointments. We all need each other. I can only say be as supportive as you can be for your mum. Also be as informed as you can be, l research everything and have found it to be very helpful. Please except my best wishes for your mum and yourself and get as much support as you can. 

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    Hi Holly blue

    Sorry to hear about your mum, it is not nice to have to go through this, but let's be clear we must always expect the best results. 

    My wife has had cervical cancer since 2020 and l go to all her chemo and oncology appointments. We all need each other. I can only say be as supportive as you can be for your mum. Also be as informed as you can be, l research everything and have found it to be very helpful. Please except my best wishes for your mum and yourself and get as much support as you can. 

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