My mum is dying

Hi everyone.

I don't really know where to start....my mum is currently in hospital, we found out in November she had lung cancer, she was meant to start her treatment in January but got poorly, chest infection after chest infection. Now pneumonia. Her last scan last week showed the cancer has advanced too far and treatment is no longer an option. Every time I visit her she has lost more weight, she's more short of breath, more tired. I can see shes dying. I'm so scared. She's my best friend and I can't imagine my life without her but I don't want her suffering to carry on. Every thing hurts me right now, my little boy is only 2 and he'll have no memory of her, this pain is torture.

  • Welcome to the forum Natnic82 although I'm really sorry to hear about your mum.

    I can't even begin to imagine how difficult this must be, but I'm glad you decided to make this post and reach out to us as so many of our members will know what you are going through right now, so you are not alone, and I'm sure it won't be long until some of them stop by to offer you their support and advice.

    I know there is nothing I can say or do that can make this any easier but I hope knowing that we are here for you can offer you a little bit of strength, and comfort, at this very painful time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator