My Mum is dying

I am 23 years old and my Mum is 52. About a month ago she was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. We were also told that it had spread to her lung and liver. When she was first diagnosed I was so strong for her. We were all so positive. We really believed she was going to beat it. However now she is just 7 stone, so very weak. Mum is now in a hospice I know she is near the end now. It's awful to watch.

My mum is the nicest person you could ever meet.She  put everyone and thing before herself. She is my soul mate. My best friend.  I am heartbroken. I never ever thought I would be saying goodbye to her at 52. 

 

Has anyone else got a similar story, right now I just.Can't ever imagined getting through this. 

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  • Hi Janna, 

    Pretty uncanny, I've never used any support in dealing with my father's cancer but it's so similar and I've found myself googling around to seek advice/support but also help. I'm 22 and my Dad's 55.

    My Dad first got cancer in his bowel before it spread to his lungs and liver. He finally beat cancer but with the worst luck in the world ended up getting it again in his lungs. To round up the story it's now spread everywhere and he's got a couple of months left tops. 

    It's absolutely horrifying seeing your parent in such a weak state but you have to stay strong. Think less of what will inevitably happen and how you'll react and more about what you feel you need to discuss with them before it's too late. Us humans love trying to look into the future but in this case it's only going to get you down, I'm sure you'll find some way to cope when the time comes. Please remember you have so many people in this world who can support you!

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  • Hi Janna, 

    Pretty uncanny, I've never used any support in dealing with my father's cancer but it's so similar and I've found myself googling around to seek advice/support but also help. I'm 22 and my Dad's 55.

    My Dad first got cancer in his bowel before it spread to his lungs and liver. He finally beat cancer but with the worst luck in the world ended up getting it again in his lungs. To round up the story it's now spread everywhere and he's got a couple of months left tops. 

    It's absolutely horrifying seeing your parent in such a weak state but you have to stay strong. Think less of what will inevitably happen and how you'll react and more about what you feel you need to discuss with them before it's too late. Us humans love trying to look into the future but in this case it's only going to get you down, I'm sure you'll find some way to cope when the time comes. Please remember you have so many people in this world who can support you!

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