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mum diagnosed with terminal cancer

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hi. i thought i would come on here and chat to see if it will help me feel any better. my poor mum was diagnosed with cancer 7 days ago. hasnt had biopsy as not well enough. 2 weeks ago she was still working away although has been recieving anti biotic for chest infections since november. i am so angry tht this went undiagnosed for however long and now we are faced with losing my mum. she is only 52. she should be around long enough to see her 7 granchildren grow up. its not fair. cancer is such a cruel disease!!! id always hoped tht wen the tym came for my mum and dad to pass it wud be of old age in there sleep! 

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    I am so sorry to hear about your mum.  She is so young and it must have come as a dreadful shock. Have they given your mum any treatment plan or any idea what they are planning for her. You haven't said what kind of cancer she has but if you would like to give us a bit more information there maybe someone on here who can chat to you with a bit more knowledge.

    Sending my very best wishes.

     

     

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    hi pauline..thank u for ur kind words. sorry, my mother has lung cancer which has spread to the liver. treatments hasnt been an option as she has deteriorated so quickly. 

    yes she is young!!! same age as her mother was when cancer snatched her away also!!! 

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    Hi there, I'm so sorry to hear about your mum. This sounds similar to my dad. He had suspected primary of the lungs which had spread to liver. They done a biopsy on the liver. My dad was 64, far too young. He paid the price for smoking. They seemed to waste time diagnosing my dad, so frustrating. You always want your parents to grow old gracefully, then this horrible C word rears its ugly head. Hopefully for your mum they can give her some treatments to boost her up and get her well enough for some treatment. Do they need to do biopsy before they decide the plan of action? 

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    hi michelle. my mum passed away last night. 52 years of age. 7 days after diagnosis!!!! i miss her terribly already. 

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    Hi letsbeatcancer,

    So sorry that your mum has passed away.

    Condolences to you and your family from all of us at Cancer Chat.

    We hope you will find support from others here at this difficult time.

    Best wishes,

    Jane

     

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    Hi Hun, I felt exactly the same as you its only normal. The anger, the frustration at life, I was only 24 when my mother was diagnosed, you always know that one day the day will come where you will have to fully care for your parents as they reach the end of their lives but to be in this situation at these ages is unfair. You're right it is cruel. Be there for your mum which I'm sure that you are and just try your hardest to stay positive, I know it's hard, but your mum needs you to be her strength too when she's not feeling it. All my love to your family and I hope you get some positive news on your mums diagnosis. Stay strong 

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