Hello everyone

Firstly thank God for groups of support like this one. I am stressed beyond belief at my mum's diagnosis but remaining positive after reading some of the stories on this forum.

On Wednesday my mum was diagnosed with widespread cancer of the lungs, spine and hip. She has been told that it is treatable but not curable. She is awaiting a further MRI scan on her spine as this is their main area of concern. A team of oncologists will meet once she has had her scan. She was discharged from hospital on Saturday without any further information about treatment options or anything and without yet receiving her scan. She has tonight been admitted back to hospital as she is in a lot of pain. I am hoping this will now fast track her MRI scan.

The not knowing is unbearable. Me and my younger sister are trying so hard to stay positive but it's so hard. She battled breast cancer in 2015 so we know she is a fighter but when it's your mum, it's just so difficult! 

We are clinging onto the hope that they said she will receive intensive treatment. That has to be a positive right? They haven't used the word terminal which is a relief. I think hearing that it is in so many places has filled us with fear. We need answers and need to know what the future holds. I am desperate to hear that she can live for many years and lead a relatively normal life. I need to hear that!

I am hoping that her being back in hospital will speed things up and give us some answers.

Here's to staying positive x

Donna