Hi Poodle

Yes, my Mum was very accepting of her diagnoses of secondary breast cancer, which had spread to her bones, liver and lungs.  Both her and my Dad have a very strong faith and believe that when they die, they will be reunited with my sister who died from cancer.  My Mum only lasted 6 weeks before she died, which was 12 months ago.  Both my Dad and I have gained alot of comfort from the fact that she was not scared of dying, and she was ready to pass on to whatever comes next.

Spend as much time and have as many laughs with your Mum for as long as you can.  The memories will help easy the pain of loss, when the time comes.

Best wishes

Annie

Hi Poodle

Yes, my Mum was very accepting of her diagnoses of secondary breast cancer, which had spread to her bones, liver and lungs.  Both her and my Dad have a very strong faith and believe that when they die, they will be reunited with my sister who died from cancer.  My Mum only lasted 6 weeks before she died, which was 12 months ago.  Both my Dad and I have gained alot of comfort from the fact that she was not scared of dying, and she was ready to pass on to whatever comes next.

Spend as much time and have as many laughs with your Mum for as long as you can.  The memories will help easy the pain of loss, when the time comes.

Best wishes

Annie

She’s been on great form since Friday She hasn’t been so bossy and chatty for months but she’s already getting menopause symptoms from the hormone inhibitors. In her words “I went through this **** years ago,I aren’t doing it again” so I think she’s going to tell the oncologist in a fortnight she doesn’t want that either. So from now on it’s going to be fun and laughter all the way x

Hi Poodle

I am glad that your mum is still on fine form, I know when my mum got diagnosed again, as soon as she realised that my Dad and I weren't going to try to pressure her into accepting treatment if she didnt want it, she relaxed alot.

I hope that you have many more months of laughter in front of you, but as Jolamine says, she may have her quiet times and as things progress, if she starts experiencing pain, keep in regular contact with her GP.  If you havent already got it in place, it will pay to have your mum give them signed permission to discuss her medication etc with you direct.

I wish you well, just remember that you also need to look after yourself too, as well as your mum. It is hard sometimes to take a step back and to take time out for yourself.

Best wishes

Annie