Hi Jacky. I'm sorry to hear about your mum. I truly understand how you're feeling as I was in exactly the same position 2 years ago. My mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and it was devastating news. I was numb and so was the rest of my family but my mom was scared. The only way I knew was to keep mom strictly in a positive mind. It was the only way. Mind over matter. Keep your mum always thinking positive as the minute you don't things take over.. bad thoughts bad feelings. Also Jacky please stop googling cancer.. I did exactly the same and it scared the hell out of me! The best website is the official cancer site but even then it's still scary stuff. The best advice is the advice from your mum's specialist /doctor. Be there to hold her hand because that's what she'll need. Go with her to every chemo appointment. I thought it would be depressing place but it isnt! People were chatting all in good positive spirits. We took magazines, and mom was given a sandwich we'd drink tea until it came out our ears! We had a laugh. We knew it wasn't funny but it was both our ways to cope. Chemo was not that bad for mom because she did exactly what she was told to do. The main one was to DRINK gallons of water because it helps to stop your body suffering the bad symptoms. Sickness,headaches etc. She took all the tablets that was given to her she never left one out! My mom had chemo in the winter time so only way to stop infection was not to go out but your mum will be having chemo in the good weather so bit more difficult. Tell your mom to not ignore the tiredness.. she must sleep and rest when her body tells her to. Don't fight it.. it's not a sign of failure it's a sign of understanding it. Mom drank and still drinks glass of warm water every morning with a squeeze of fresh lemon. It's good for flushing impurities away! Mom ate a lot of fresh fruit and green veg as much as possible to help her immune system. Google which ones are the best for immunity. Her taste buds disappeared too but mom still ate what she could just to keep her strength up. It came back quite quickly. Grapefruit is a fantastic example and mom still eats it today! Be strong Jacky she'll look for you for strength even when you feel exhausted yourself keep on going for your mum. I cried a lot for my mom but it was always behind closed doors. Thankgoodness your mom found it early as did my mom but with ovarian the signs are very vague. She's still going for 3 month checks but touch wood all is going well.. my mom still stays positive and that's what's got her through this! I thought about alternative treatment but at the end of the day chemo was definetly the better choice. It did its job!! Keep on going Jacky you can do this for your mum she'll need you more than ever. But it wont last forever and she'll come through this. So will you . Stay strong stay positive xx I hope this has helped in some way and I'll be praying for your mum and my thoughts are with you. I'm always here for a chat not obviously about technical stuff but the emotional side of this. I also have taken part in the Race for Life twice as its my way to say thanks to all the research that goes into finally helping give cancer a good kick and helping my mom. Take care of yourself too you need to be well also! Best wishes, Toni x