My mum is dying of cancer unexpectedly and I cant cope

This summer started off fine, In June I was going on day trips with my Mum after she got home from work, going to the city to get things or whatever and planning our trip to France and other places I thought I would go with her over the summer. Late June she got ill so she went to a doctor where they found out she had a ovarian cyst that needed to be removed but “not that serious” she was still going to go on holiday but about a week before she got really sick and we had to phone an ambulance and she went to hospital, she got multiple scans and all the doctors said it was a cyst  be easily removed, she got pain killers and got SENT HOME told that everything is fine and she will be booked for a surgery JANUARY 2019 she said she felt too bad to go on holiday but didn’t want to waste it so she gave her ticket to my cousin and sent me with my father and cousin, a week into the holiday we had to come home early (we were able to change dates without trouble thankfully) because they said the cyst was getting worse and needed to be removed sooner, she then spent about two weeks in hospital on pain killers and antibiotics but still no surgery seeing as it was postponed multiple times, my Mum literatelly couldn’t walk because the pain this cyst was causing her, she gets her surgery eventually and recovers in hospital for a couple of days before she is sent home AGAIN they tell us that as they were taking out the cyst they found cancer that was removed but dosnt look too serious and “can most likely be cured with chemo”, she is fine a bit weak from the surgery but fine when she comes home and she is happy to see the garden and the house, few days later she has to go BACK to hospital because of bad vomiting. They then tell us that we will have to wait six weeks to get chemo and a few days later say that the cancer they have found was actually secondary cancer and it’s spread through her digestive system, now literatelly in the last week she’s dying she has maybe one to three days to live and I’m distraught I’m only 15 and my brother is 20, I’ve always been incredibly close to my mother and did everything with her, she would always listen to what I have to say and we’ve planned to travel the world when we are older, I’m so much closer to her than anyone else in my family and I would do anything for her to be okay, She’s so weak and spaced out that it feels like I have already lost her she’s not the same but occasionally you would see a spark of her normal self and that honestly makes me so happy. I love her so much and feel like my whole life is falling apart I can’t stand the thought of her not being there when I graduate school or finish my exams or do something that I’m proud of and just her not being alive. I can’t sleep because I feel so awful for her and I wish this never hhappend I’ve started to envy people in town I saw a small kid say I hate you to her Mum in a shop for not getting her something and I honestly felt sick I wish I could go back to taking things for granted and I wish this never happen (sorry this is so long I really had to get this off my chest)

  • Hi there ... I'm so so sorry you are in this heartbraking situation at such an young age ... life and cancer are crule and doesn't care how much it hurts ...

    All I can say is do what your doing now, be there to hold her hand, and even if you think she can't hear you, tell her how much you love her, because I've heard the hearing is the last thing to go ... so tell her everything in your heart ...

    This is going to be the hardest time to get through ... for those loved ones around you, don't try to be strong, share tears and hugs .. if you all come together, you will help each other through .. 

    Remember, she will never leave you, you'll keep her safe in your heart ... she made you, you are a part of her .. you take her in you heart along your journey through life ... I know when I go, I'll be looking down on my little granddaughter. . She must be very proud of her little girl ... so hang on in there hunny ...

    I'll send you a friend request as I've chatted to other young ones going through the same journey as you ... only answer it if you want to .. I can't take away your pain but I'll be there to listen ... 

    Sending you a big hug ... Chrissie

  • Thank you so so much for your kind words, unfortuanetely today she passed away, I was there for her and she waited for my brother and I to arrive before she passed on. It was very scary to lose her but I’m glad I couldve been there for her I’m heartbroken but have help from relatives and other people

  • Wow. So much to take in. My utmost respect and condolenses  You will have a lot to deal with, everything happened so fast. 

    I've been in contact with the Samaritans recently, not because I'm suicidal, I just needed someone to talk to. They were really helpful. Have a look on googe if you feel it's something you could find useful. I'm glad you have support. Take every little bit you can.

    I hope you find comfort from being there with your mum.

    regards, gamechanger

     

  • Hi Kevokay, 

    I just wanted to stop by to offer you our condolences on behalf of the Cancer Chat team - I'm so sorry to hear that your mum passed away. 

    We're hear to listen if ever you need to talk.

    I'm also linking to Cruse Bereavement Care, who may be of help to you during these incredibly tough times. 

    With best wishes,

    Helen
    Cancer Chat moderator

  • Thank you so much for your kind words and advice, just came back from the funeral a few hours ago and had loads of support from friends and family 

  • Thank you so much Helen I appreciate it and I’ll check them out 

  • Hi there ...

    So so sorry, and just want to send you a hug .. I was 36 when my mum went, and I felt cheated at that age .. and your in between a child and an adult .. the hardest age ... my heart goes out to you, and my thoughts are with you ...  Chrissie