Mum's colon cancer

Hello, mum was diagnosed with colon cancer in January,also in both lungs,she can't have chemo, I've moved home to care for her, lost dad 8 years ago and my brother 3 years ago,both colon cancer diagnosed 2 months apart, so mum and I cared for them both at home, seeing mum decline is so painful but she keeps a smile for us she shares everyday, mums the strong one of the family..our anchor really.. anyway I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello, I'm Cindy from Lancashire.

  • A warm welcome to Cancer Chat, Cindy 

    Poor you losing your dad and brother and now your mum - colon cancer has really hit all your family so hard; it must be so incredibly difficult to see your mum going through this now after she looked after your dad and brother at home. It's such a shame she can't have chemotherapy and that the cancer is also in both her lungs and it's so nice of you to have moved home to care for her. She seems to be a lovely lady keeping smiling despite everything she is going through. 

    Sadly you are not alone caring for a loved one with cancer and I will now let other members of our community who find themselves in a similar situation at the moment, looking after a loved one with cancer, come and say hello and share their story with you. 

    We're thinking of you Cindy and your mum during this difficult time and I wanted you to know that the forum is there for you anytime you need to reach out to others who understand what you are currently going through. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thank you so much Lucy, just having support from people who have some of the same worries and similar experiences really does make a difference,.