Confused?

My mum has just been told that she has cancer. She is 67

No symptoms just shortness of breath over a month ago that resulted in her being admitted to hospital for 4 days. She received antibiotics for a poss chest infection or water and a clot on the lung.

This hospital stay triggered an endoscopy with 3 biopsies , one of which came back as cancer. It is at the top of the stomach?

A CT scan has now founds clots on the lungs and areas of cancer on them as well in her abdomen. She was admitted last night so they blood clots can be monitored whilst meds are received.

My mum has no symptoms ? The shortness of breath has totally cleared up?

She is fit and well? No Lisa of appetite or any of the ailments they keep asking her??

She has had 3 ops on her feet for bunions during the past 2 years and the last one had to be done again as it didn’t correct the problem. My mum still has a cast on which is due to be removed on 9th Aug.

But that’s it?

No symptons, nothing?

Csn this be right? It’s like they are talking about someone else when they talk to her as she looks so well if but very fed up??

any info/advice would be greatly appreciated 

Thank you x

  • Hi Lizworld1971, 

    I'm sorry to read that your mum has been diagnosed with cancer. It can be a shock to find out someone has been given this diagnosis, especially when they seem so well and have shown no symptoms.

    Only your mum's medical team will be able to answer your questions so if you have your mum's permission try and sit down with them at some point and have a discussion about everything you've mentioned above.

    We have quite a few members on the forum that have found themselves in a similar situation to you and your mum and hopefully some of them will pop by soon to share their experiences with you.

    You can have a chat with our cancer nurses during the week as well if you feel this may help you make sense if everything. Their lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator