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My mum is dying and I don't know what to do.

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I have never posted on a forum board before but I do not know where else to go. 

My mum has recently been diagnosed with spinal cancer and health has quickly deteriorated in the past 2 months. She has lost all mobility and has been given a couple of months to live. I am 21 and my sister is 12. I don't know what is going to happen if my mum passes. I'm trying to be strong for my mum, dad and sister but I feel as if my whole world is crashing down. I can't eat or sleep and all I seem to do is cry. My mum is so young and I'm heartbroken I won't get to spend my life with her. Every time I go out I am jealous of people that are out with their mums or people smiling because I'm not happy.

I really don't know what to do. I was hoping to hear from anyone that has been in a similar position and any advice any one could give me. 

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    I am so sorry to hear of your sad news it's a very tough time and you need to stay as positive as you can and try sometimes to focus on positive things. My dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer 17months ago he had treatment and it then spread to his lungs, spine and bones. Dad passed away on 28th July at home. My mam was diagnosed with lung cancer stage 3  June this year and then on 1st  july her lung collapsed she is home from hospital and is on a hospital bed getting weaker by the day, she has been given months to live. Life can be so sad and cruel sometimes but you will get through it.xx 

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    I am so sorry to hear of your sad news it's a very tough time and you need to stay as positive as you can and try sometimes to focus on positive things. My dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer 17months ago he had treatment and it then spread to his lungs, spine and bones. Dad passed away on 28th July at home. My mam was diagnosed with lung cancer stage 3  June this year and then on 1st  july her lung collapsed she is home from hospital and is on a hospital bed getting weaker by the day, she has been given months to live. Life can be so sad and cruel sometimes but you will get through it.xx 

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