Mum diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer

Since I found out I’ve gone through so many emotions,Angry upset,every song touches me .I can not sleep thinking about speeches at her funeral.Im upset she won’t meet all my grandchildren see my daughter marry.She has been a chain smoker and I’ve begged her all my life to stop nothing worked.my mum has always been ill as long as I remember having strokes at40 always recovered well I soppose her luck has just ran out. She had cancer in the lung 10 year ago it was operable,but not this time,she’s decided against treatment I’m in a world of my own zombie.How am I going to cope my poor dad .

 

  • Welcome to the forum Paula although I'm sorry for the reason you find yourself here.

    You really do echo the thoughts and feelings of many members here when finding out their mum or dad have been diagnosed with cancer, and I'm sure some of them will reply when they can to offer their support and share their experiences with you. It will be tough so keep us updated when you can - or just pop in to let us know how you're getting on - and we will do all we can to help you on this journey.

    Best wishes to you and your family, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Sorry to read about your mum.  It is frustrating that our parents are fallible human beings; we expect them to be strong and guide us but of course it does not always happen like that.  I can imagine that you are going through the whole range of emotions.  I think it  is okay for you to feel anger but I have no ideas on how to help reconcile all these opposing emotions banging into each other.  I am sure you want to help your dad who is probably having his own issues about what has now happened.  I wanted to post as I am sorry you did not get a response over the Christmas period until Steph picked it up but I have no great words of wisdom.  Only to say I am thinking of you and hope you will keep us informed (if you so wish).