My mums lung cancer diagnosis

My mum kept losing her voice so sent for xray which showed mass in top left lung. Her left vocal cord was paralyzd as tumour pressing. She told them didnt want to know anything and didnt want treatment! My dad died 2 yrs ago bowel then lung then liver cancer. He had the full go of radio n chemotherapy and had no life quality for 2yrs..and still died. As mum seen this thats why dont want treatment. Went back last month with her and they said tumour was still same size and to go back in 3 mnths. I have just read the letter from him to the docs and he has put on T4 n2 m3 (or similar) and says probable cancer as wont have biopsy. Now after 5mnths she is telling me her shoulder and arms are sore....anyone recognise these and with no treatment i dont know how long she has!?

  • Welcome to the forum DMozz although I'm sorry for the reason it brings you here.

    I'm sorry to hear your mum doesn't want treatment after seeing what your dad went through when he had cancer but it's great news that the tumour hasn't increased in size. I hope you get to hear from others soon who may have been in this situation but in the meantime I would really recommend giving our cancer nurses a call as they will be able to explain the gradings mentioned on the letter and may be able to provide some general advice you on your mum's situation.

    Our cancer nurses are available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040, which is free to call from a UK landline.

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator