Hello Sarah.  So sorry about this shocking news.  Have you been given full details about your mum's lung cancer and how the doctors expect it to proceed?  Even if your worst fears are justified and your mum is terminal, cancer patients don't have to die horrible deaths in this day and age. But don't beat yourself up about your thought which seems a pretty natural reaction if the worst really was going to be a horrible death.  If only palliative care is given the nurses are well trained to deal with unpleasant symptoms.  But get the full information first.  I am glad you have other family members (you used the word "we") as you will be able to support each other and your mum.  Do please return here if you would like to discuss what is happening.  Best wishes.  Annie

Sending you lots of love and hugs 

I know this must be the most awful time for you and your family 

I've only been on this forum for a couple of days and am overwhelmed by the love and support you get from this group lots of love to you 

Sue xxx

Sadly mum passed away this afternoon after she deteriorated after the life support was removed. :( 

Hi Sarah, 

I just saw your post and wanted to offer my sincerest condolences on your mum's passing this afternoon.

I'm sure Annieliz and Suebam will be along when they can to support you but I just wanted to let you know our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Kind regards, 

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

Oh Sarah; I am so sorry.  I didn't think you had expected this to happen so quickly.  I know you wanted her to pass peacefully and without suffering - and it is good that this happened that way - but you and your family were perhaps not ready for this.  It you want to talk more about this then of course we are always happy to listen - most of us have been in similar situations; it is some years now since my own mother died from cancer but I haven't forgotten the difficulty in accepting what had happened.  Keep close with your family and help each other.  Annie

What a shock that must have been.

My sincere condolences

Taff

Oh Sarah that happened so quickly it must have been such a shock sending you tons of love to you and your family xxx