On 4th August my Mum was diagnosed with Metastasised Lung Cancer. The cancer is on her left lung, her liver, her lower lumbar spine and small amounts through her bones. We are told that she has a very rare mutation, the A.L.K. (Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase) mutation. This has come as a complete shock to us both. Mum is an otherwise fit and healthy 78 year old. There is no other family, only the two of us and I am struggling to get my head around it. I am also struggling to understand how to go about finding the right support for her.

If anyone has any hints or tips, I would be very grateful.