Need advice on mother’s diagnosis

Hi all,

 

Hoping someone can help me.

 

My mum was diagnosed with womb cancer in November. At that point the doc was confident a hysterectomy would remove the cancer so this was carried out just a few weeks after.

She then underwent a scan on her lungs just as a precaution, but told not to worry as they hadn't seen anything to cause concern.

Today she got a phonecall to say that she has a rare and aggressive form of cancer and although they are confident they removed it at the time, it's highly likely it will return. Also confirmed that should it indeed come back there are no treatment options available, the doctor doesn't feel there is any point in starting chemo/radiotherapy.

Not sure on the exact name/stage of the cancer, my mum can't even get the words out without crying. Hopefully find out over the next few days.

Obviously this is a massive shock and feels very "final" 

Has anyone has any experience around this? Feel helpless at the moment.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Dean

  • Hi Dean, 

    I didn't want to read and run. I have no experience of womb cancer, but I do have experience of feeling very shocked by a diagnosis with the feeling that there are not many options open to you. It's an awful position to be in, and your post resonated with me. 
     

    I think the worst part is all the waiting, and not being at the consultations in person due to covid. I think it leads to lots of gaps in the information you get ( based on my experience with my mum - I always felt like I was missing vital pieces of the jigsaw). Obviously, your mum is devastated and will have only taken in a fraction of what was said earlier. 
     

    Perhaps be on speakerphone when your mum has her next consultation. At least then you'll get to ask questions, hear things first hand and get a feel for the road ahead. 
     

    I'm sorry this is not much use to you, but I just wanted to offer what little support I could. Hopefully someone with more cancer specific experience will be along to offer support soon. 
     

    sending you and your mum my thoughts and I hope the picture becomes clearer for you both as soon as possible. Best of luck xx