Hi, it’s my first time posting as well. My mum is also has or had, I don’t know the best way to say lol, non small cell lung cancer. 

She had surgery in may and they said they removed. All visible cancer from her lung. She had her first “adjuvant “ chemotherapy a few weeks ago. She’s now in hospital as she got an infection. It’s now a week since she’s been in there and they have done mri scan and found a tumour on her spine (not in it thank god) and a small bleed on her brain. 

I just feel lost and don’t know what to do with myself. It’s hard to find out exactly what is going on with all doctors saying different things. 

I don’t know what I thought I’d achieve in telling u this but maybe it’s comforting to know we’re not alone. Xxxx

Hi Colleen, I’m so sorry to hear about your mum! If it’s any help, there’s so many different treatment options out there and my mums been on drug trials, had radiotherapy and chemo and for a long time has had a good quality of life (with its ups and downs!). 

I can completely empathise with feeling lost! Its tough to try and be strong all the time for your mum, especially when sometimes you just want to have a good cry!

your message was really comforting thank you, and if you ever want to chat I’d be happy to listen! X

Hi ladies, 

Just came across your post and thought I would share. My bestfriend (she calls me her scottish family) was diagnosed with liver cancer in june and since then she has been in and out of hospital. Some good days some bad. Where the mass is means they can't operate on it and a stent was put in to stop fluid building up and causing her pain. She was released from hospital however her legs started to swell up and she could barely walk. Her sister came up from england and I think she may be jelous of our closeness as she refuses to update me on my bestfriend during all of this since my friend is too sick to use her phone. I have now heard through the grapevine that she is back in hospital with a blood clot in her leg and she is too weak to operate on. They are making her comfortable for now and looking to move her into a bed in the hospice. I'm worried sick about her and her sister refuses to keep me updated but will update 2 others who aren't as close to her as I am. Sorry for the rant, I just had to let it all out since I have no one to talk to about this. 

Hi Rebecca, I’m so sorry to hear about your friend! It must be really tough for you not knowing how she is and not being kept updated. 

Feel free to have a rant! Here to listen if you need a chat x

I’m sorry to hear about your lovely mother, and I’m sure ye are all her rock!  What a journey ye have been on, you are most certainly strong.  It’s amazing what we get through as humans. 

My father was diagnosed last August, and been since then it’s been a real rollarcoaster from chemo, radiation, getting the all clear to back to getting major surgery and mets being discovered. 

Feel free to message me and let me know how you are coping, how your Mum is finding the chemo! 

Hugs, 

Aisling 

Hi Aisling

so sorry to hear about your Dad! I get that it can feel like a never ending cycle full of ups and downs. You’ve certainly got to be strong, that’s for sure!

same applies to you - it’s great to have a support network around you at times like these!