I have been told 3-6 months (2 months ago). First of all, I don't believe anybody can tell you what is going to happen. I have never done 'as I am told'. But I wanted to focus my mind and force myself to do the things that I knew I wanted to do. Stupid little things. Make a will, tell people I loved them. But mostly to prepare my teenage daughters (they have no Father). I have told them we will plan for the worst and hope for the best. I also organised, quickly, a MASSIVE party. A huge celebration of my life with 250 friends from every era of my life. A chance not to say 'goodbye' but to enjoy having a fun night in their company. It was bloody brilliant and was a chance for people to see me have a good time and for me to ask them, literally, to watch out for my girls.

Dying is really hard (and It is boring when people tell you that you may 'lose the battle'. What utter rubbish. I have never been in a fight I didn't win and my own body made this disease for it's own stupid reason. Also, that a positive mind can cure. If this was true, I would be better a million times over.) but knowing that your own death is likely gives you a chance to prioritise what you do, to indulge your memories, to tell people that you love them, and for people to come to terms with losing you. I am glad I have been given the 'heads up' even if most of the time I choose not to believe it. I am 48, nearly the same age as your Mummy. I am sure she would have wanted to know, and even more sure that she would have wanted YOU to know. I also am totally sure she would not want you to worry.

I hope this helps a little 

I have been told 3-6 months (2 months ago). First of all, I don't believe anybody can tell you what is going to happen. I have never done 'as I am told'. But I wanted to focus my mind and force myself to do the things that I knew I wanted to do. Stupid little things. Make a will, tell people I loved them. But mostly to prepare my teenage daughters (they have no Father). I have told them we will plan for the worst and hope for the best. I also organised, quickly, a MASSIVE party. A huge celebration of my life with 250 friends from every era of my life. A chance not to say 'goodbye' but to enjoy having a fun night in their company. It was bloody brilliant and was a chance for people to see me have a good time and for me to ask them, literally, to watch out for my girls.

Dying is really hard (and It is boring when people tell you that you may 'lose the battle'. What utter rubbish. I have never been in a fight I didn't win and my own body made this disease for it's own stupid reason. Also, that a positive mind can cure. If this was true, I would be better a million times over.) but knowing that your own death is likely gives you a chance to prioritise what you do, to indulge your memories, to tell people that you love them, and for people to come to terms with losing you. I am glad I have been given the 'heads up' even if most of the time I choose not to believe it. I am 48, nearly the same age as your Mummy. I am sure she would have wanted to know, and even more sure that she would have wanted YOU to know. I also am totally sure she would not want you to worry.

I hope this helps a little 

Hi Lucy

You are amazing! 

My mum passed away after only finding out she was ill and.being diagnosed, withing a week, we had hardly any time to prepare ourselves but thankfully we said we loved her and she was at peace and like you was selflessly thinking of others at the hardest time of her life, you are an inspiration and your daughters will hopefully grow up to be strong minded and.great like you x

Zoe x

Good to hear such a positive attitude. I've been given six to nine months and am only 43. Sometimes I forget I'm even ill, until the pain sets in, then I remember. Guess life's what you make of it , whether you're ill or not. Xx