Mother has cancer

So the last 5 week's have been crazy, we found out my mother had 1 brain tumour after a seizure, then it turned out to be 2, which then became 5 tumours after an MRI. 2 weeks after we found all of this out she had the largest tumour removed with the results coming back today to say it has spread from lung cancer. 

 

I've been really positive until today, but I've broken down for the whole entire day knowing this information. I Just don't know what to do with myself or what I need to be preparing myself for. I just feel overwhelming sadness and fear. 

  • Hi there ...

    It's good getting all those feelings out ..  it's when you hold them in it causes far more problems .. your probly in shock at the moment ... and feeling overwhelmed...

    My mum died suddenly from a heart attack and had no chance to even say those things like I was so proud to have had her for my mum ... or just goodbye ... 

    This is going to be one of the hardest things you'll ever do in live .. but what I would say is make every moment count ... admit your both scared ... listen to each other, even though it is tuff to hear .. make as many memories as you can .. weather that's just sitting together talking about when she was young, how she felt when she saw you the first time .. leave nothing unsaid ... 

    Live in the day .. try not to look to far ahead ... and then you'll walk hand in hand with your mum on this path she's on ... my heart goes out to you .. sending you a big hug ... Chrissie

  • My heart also goes out to you.  

    I was in your position, with a different complaint, but the end was near. I told my mum I was going to be alright and it was all because of her.  Reminiscing on beautiful family memories she gave you will mean everything, everything to her.

    I know, I am on that journey and just having my son and daughter reminisce about things we did so many years ago is all a mum wants.  Knowing our children are going to be just fine and, most importantly, love us is what we want.

    Look after yourself because your mum would want that.  

    Trisha x