Hello EmmaB, 

A warm welcome to Cancer Chat. I am so sorry to hear about your mum's terminal diagnosis. It's really sad that the tumours are currently in 4 places on the spine but I hope that they have offered some treatment to relieve her symptoms. 

It's normal that you are feeling a bit apprehensive about the new year but try if you can to take one day at a time. I really hope that 2022 turns out to be better than you are fearing and that it gives you reasons for joy and happiness too despite these incredibly difficult circumstances.

I hope that you will hear from others on the forum who have been through a similar experience before and that they will come and share their stories with you. 

Best wishes to you and your mum, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator