I’m a little in shock still but my mum aged 80 has just been diagnosed with advanced colon cancer, with a T4 N1 tumour. On reading the booklets given by the hospital they also mention an M rating but this wasn’t mentioned? Does that mean that it hasn’t metastasised? If that’s even a word?

We have an oncology team meeting on Thursday but I’m more worried about her mental state atm. She is on her own with an amazing group of friends but my brother and I live at least 2.5 hrs away.

everything feels chaotic and very raw. I just want her to be able to enjoy life as much as possible with the chemo that will be starting. Any good advice for starting off on this unexpected path????