Hello Dynescymraeg, 

I can imagine it was a bit of a shock for her to be given this prognosis and that you have also found out that the cancer has spread. How unfortunate that the COPD masked her symptoms and it must be so upsetting for you to see her struggling to breathe as the cancer is pressing on her windpipe. It's so sad that she believes this will be her last Christmas and I hope that the chemotherapy treatment she is starting this week will help. 

Hopefully you will hear from other members of our community who have had something similar and they will be happy to share their experience and stories with you. It might be worth also getting in touch with our cancer nurses on this free number 0808 800 4040 and they might be able to tell you more as to whether the treatment will help with her breathing problem. Your mum's medical team will be able to advise you further too so don't hesitate to ask them how the chemotherapy is likely to impact her. 

A lot has changed in the space of just 8 weeks and it must be heart-breaking to see her unable to walk or breathe properly. I hope that the treatment will be helpful and that this breathing problem will improve. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator