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Mum - we’re back here again…

Hannah_Lou_C
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Hello, 

I first posted on here over 2 years ago as I was feeling very lonely when mum was diagnosed and needed to relate to strangers going through the same thing.

Mums cancer wasn’t curable, only treatable and just before Christmas, albeit after a few months of raised CA125 levels whilst mum was on immunotherapy, we got the news that the cancer is now in mums lymph nodes, they’ve caught it early so will be doing chemo which 1 of the same drugs as before, she has her kidney function test tomorrow.

She’s frightened and so am I, so many what ifs. I adore my mum and can’t imagine that this could have been the last Christmas with her (it breaks my heart writing that). I don’t know what to do with myself, I just want to take her fear away and do it all for her. 

Not sure why I’m here again messaging on here…

  • Hello Hannah_Lou_C

    I'm so sorry to hear that your Mum was recently told that the cancer has spread to her lymph nodes. I know how hard this will have been to hear and it's understandable that you're both feeling scared about what this might mean for her and how she will cope with the new treatment regime. 

    It can help to talk with someone about how you're feeling. If there is a Maggie's in your local area I'd suggest popping in for a visit. Alternatively, you're welcome to call our nurses on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any support they can. 

    In the meantime, try not to look too far ahead into the unknown as this will leave you feeling more anxious. Take each day as it comes and do encourage your Mum to lean on her care team for support when she needs it. 

    Keep in touch Hannah_Lou_C. We're here for you. 

    Sending you both my best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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