My mum

Hello 

My mum was diagnosed with lung cancer 18 months ago, 3 months after we watched my dad pass away. 3 calendar months before that I watched my Nan pass away. I was there for both their passings and it was devastating. My mum went on to have chemo which was very successful but only for 6 months. She then had immunotherapy which was stopped after 2 rounds as it wasn’t working. Mum then opted for aggressive chemo in August as we were told she only had months left without treatment but they didn’t have a prognosis with treatment other than to say it may give a little extra time. Today after 2sessions and daily oral treatment we have been told she is responding well has all areas have reduced in size. What does this mean???? My nerves are freyed and I am not coping. Please if anyone can advise I would be so grateful as I feel I am going mad x

  • Welcome to the forum Fraya although I'm really sorry for what you've been through, it sounds like it's been very tough over the last 18 months or so.

    Only your mum's medical team will be able to properly explain what this means so if you have your mum's permission do have a chat with them when you can as knowing this may help to steady your nerves a bit. 

    Hopefully you'll hear from some of our members soon but do feel free to give our cancer nurses a call next week if you'd like to have a chat with them about your mum's situation. Their number is 0808 800 4040 and are available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    I hope your mum continues to respond well to the current course of treatment she is having.

    Best wishes to you both, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hello Fraya.  I am not surprised that you do not feel which way to turn after the events of the last couple of years.  As your mum is responding well and her tumours are reducing  that sounds like good news in terms of time but - as Moderator Steph says - we cannot be more specific as we are not medically trained and also every patient reacts differently to treatment even with the same conditions.  Please do not tie yourself in knots over this but make the most of the extra time your mum has been granted, no matter how long or short it is.  Create memories (perhaps a memory book if you think it appropriate) and enjoy being able to be with and care for your mum no matter how long or short.  Please also come and chat with us as you go through this time;  we would be so pleased to hear how your mum is doing and also how you yourself are coping now and have been coping over the last couple of years.   Take a deep breath and ask the questions for which you need answers from the medical staff treating your mum.  Annie