Hi leanneT so sorry to hear about your mum. Im actually 73 and have liver cancer have since early last year. And just a few years ago i lost my husband to the disease. I really was scared of chemo and i coped better than i thought and i have other health problems as well not major though (touch wood). Hope you and your mother are coping with the news and hope to hear from you.-Diane x

Hi Diane, how nice to hear your supportive words, thank you. I'm sorry to hear you're also suffering with this dreaded disease and I'm terribly sorry that you've lost your husband. Do you have children and/or support network at home? How often is the chemo? How are you feeling? I'm not sure how I'm coping to be honest. When I'm with my Mam I'm good at wearing one face for her and another when I leave. I dont want her to be upset that her 'little girl' is upset, so I stay strong and do what I can to make her happy. When I'm not around her it sometimes feels it cant be real and then a terrible feeling of dread and losing her - I dont know how I will cope with that. Thank you again for reaching out to me xx

Hi well I actually got the all clear from cancer on Monday and I am over the moon. Yes I have 4 kids and 3 grandchildren I have a big family that are all there for me couldn't be more grateful. I'm so sorry your having it hard at the moment. I know it is hard and sorry to say but if something dreadful happens to your mam it will get better as I have had many deaths in my life. Take care -Diane xx