Scared of the future

Hi all,

my mum was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in May 2015 (with mets in bones and lung).Up until June 2016 hormone treatment was positive. Since then, cancer has spread into the liver and FEC chemo has been unsuccessful. 

This week we were told that taxol chemo will be used instead with a 30% chance of working and if this isn't working then there are no other options. 

Realky struggling to come to terms with the fact that a 49 year old woman is left with no options, also struggling to think positive and really scared of what may happen. I'm 26 and live with her.

Anyone have any advice or tips? 

Thanks :-)

  • I am also 26 and my dad was recently diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. We have been told that he has a few years left, but in actuality we don't know how much time we have. I know I can't really say anything to make you feel better, but i try to live in the moment. Try to cherish the time you ahve left with your mom. I find that when I start to think about the future I get really depressed. Do you have other people that you are able to talk to about this? Any friends or family? I'm glad you were able to find this place because everyone on here is very supportive :)

    I would just say try to do things that she enjoys and try to make her as comfortable as possible. I know this is overwhelming, and I hope some of my advice is helpful. If you ever need to talk, we are always here :)