All about my mum, need some support!

Hi everyone. My names Debbie. I'm a mother to 6 kids, 3 boys and 3 girls. I need some support with my mum. Mum was first diagnosed with breast cancer 23 years ago she has radiotherapy and chemotherapy, she fought it and won! 2 years ago 2015 she found out she had kidney cancer. She had a kidney removed and didn't need any treatment. Then July 2016 she had a headache every day, she went to the doctors, who told her she was depressed and stressed. She was given pain medication for her headaches, only the headaches weren't clearing or even moving with the pain relief. She went back to the doctors and my mum asked of she could have a brain tumour, the Dr told her no! Still she was sent away with different pain relief but still nothing was shifting it. She went and got her eyes tested and it was then the tumour was found, this was August 2016. Her appointments were rushed through. On the 5th of December she was taken in for a biopsy. When they were doing the operation the managed to take 80% of the tumour away. We thought that was amazing and soon in January of this year she got 10 very intense radiotherapy treatments. As the months were going on mum didn't seem to be getting better, only worse and so much weaker. She went from 11.5st down to 8st. She was put on suppliment drinks but still she wasn't wanting to eat and was getting so much weaker. She kept collapsing and kept getting taken back into hospital. She was given a ct scan and thats when they found she had blood clots on her lungs. So she was put on the injections to thin her blood. She seemed to be getting better and stronger and was allowed home. Once home, they wanted her steroids cut down and down hill she went again and she was back in hospital. After her being hospitalized for what seemed like the millionth time, they did another ct and found she had cancer on her liver now and there was nothing they could do! Our worlds collapsed! Mum said she never asked how long a life she has left, deep down I want to no. I want to plan and do things with my mum before I no longer have not only my mum but my best friend. The world is a horrible place and I've lost faith in everything.

Thanks for taken the the to read, it feels good to get it out, even if I am typing it out.

Warmest wishes 

Debbie x

  • Hi Debbie, 

    Im going thru something similar atm. My mum didnt want to know "how long" but is so hard. Shes in and out of hospital. In atm wont eat, sleeps all time . I know isnt looking good. They had the dnr conversation today. All I can say as everyone is different is make the most of the good days. If you can manage to get out and about and make some memories do. When mum was good we tried to avoid restaurants etc.. as eating seems to be a problem. So go shopping , a ride in car. Anything. Be strong. I am for mum. I can deal with my own stuff later on. Hope I havnt said anything wrong. Good luck xx

  • Hi Debbie

    my Mam just found out nearly 3 weeks ago she is terminal with secondaries and like you she is my best friend and been through so much with me.

    she is like yours being quite secretive and playing it down.I have so many questions I could burst!!

    i am planning on contacting the number on here to speak to a Macmillan nurse to try and get some advice.

    like you I want to make my mams time left really memorable but have no idea how long we have

    regards

    sharon

  • Hi Sharon. 

     

    I guess they are scared hence not wanting to know. I have so many questions.. but I dont know. Try as best you can put this agenda to the back of your thoughts. Take any good days you can xx I wish you well xx

  • Thank you and I will try to focus on good days as Mam is being so brace just need to follow in her footsteps.

    Sending Love and strength to you

    Sharon