My Mum has liver cancer

Yesterday we were told my mum, 58, has liver cancer. I am heart broken. I’ve gone from having a mum who just a couple of months ago was fine and happy and feeling great and excited about going on holiday. To a mum who has cancer. A mum I could lose in just a couple of years. I’m terrified. All I can keep thinking is it’s too soon. There’s not enough time. All the things she wanted - she always wanted to be a Nanna and now that may never happen, wanted to see us walk down the aisle. I may never get her help or guidance in raising my own kids  

I don’t want to ask questions because I’m scared to hear the worst. I don’t know how I can face her and try and stay strong for her when I’m falling apart inside. 

  • Hello Kelly,

     

    Dont be scared... my husband had bowel cancer that spread to his liver. He had three seperate liver resections (operations) followed by chemo each time. Has your Mum beed offered surgery. You are very much in my thoughts dear. You have to ask questions, no matter how scared you are. An answer they give you in discussing her case could save her life.

    Best wishes Gillie

  • Hi and thank you for your reply. 

    No they have said that it’s inoperable. They are doing further tests in the next couple of days. She has asked how long she has and the doctors have said, apparently, they don’t know at this point. Presumably they need to do the tests to see if it’s elsewhere.