My truly super mum was took to hospital the day before Christmas Eve with severe respiratory problems caused by COPD and a chest infection. She was diagnosed with a tumour at the top of her lung near her trachea. 

my mum being my mum, never wanting to be a burden or spoil anything over Christmas told us this morning. Not sure what to feel, do or say. Please help. Me and my mum (in fact our whole family) are very very close. 

please advice anyone?? I’m truly lost!