Hello HelenaCentral

I'm so very sorry to hear about your Mum's diagnosis and that her condition has deteriorated quickly over the past 6 weeks. It's obviously an incredibly difficult time for you both and natural that you may have some concerns and questions. 

Is your Mum in hospital or hospice receiving care or is she being looked after at home? I hope that the two of you have support around you from family and friends as well as healthcare professionals. It's important that your Mum is comfortable during this last period of her life and that you have someone that you can lean on as well. 

It's likely that your Mum recognises that things are becoming more difficult for her and I suspect deep down that she probably already knows what this means. From the many posts that I've read here on the forum over the years, I know how important people have felt it is to have, sometimes difficult, conversations with loved ones. To tell them how much they mean to you. How thankful you may be and to reassure them. I hope that in the coming days, you and your Mum are able to have the conversations that you both need so that no words are left unsaid. 

Caring for a loved one in the final stages of life can at times feel overwhelming and there can be a range of emotions. Please know that the Cancer Chat community is here for you HelenaCentral. We're here to listen and offer any support that we can, so do keep in touch if it helps. 

Sending you both my best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator