Hi, I was hoping for some experience and guidance and also I suppose, support as right now I feel very alone and afraid. Last week my amazing mum was diagnosed with stage IV advanced lung cancer that has spread and so cannot be cured but palliative chemo may be available to help with her symptoms. Today she had a biopsy to determine which cancer she has so they can treat it the best way for her. We’ve been told she will find out the results within 10 days. My mum is already poorly, she started around 7 weeks ago with hoarseness of voice, she’s lost so much weight and has completely lost her appetite. She is now suffering with awful back pain and the nausea is 24/7 although she is never sick, but brings up a lot of what we suspect is fluid off her lungs. Her get up and go has gone and my heart breaks for her. How can I help her? I would rather know how long we have left with her so we can treasure every moment then wonder is this it!?! The not knowing is awful. Has anyone else dealt with this? Thankyou for taking your time to read this.
