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My Mum
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my poor mum has been diagnosed with cancer of the lungs and a spread to her adrenal glands it's awful ,she is 90years old ,she also can only speak in a whisper they thought it was due to a build up of fluid on her lung .I don't know what if any treatment she can have .another appointment at the hospital today .as she lives a long way from us my siblings will be taking her .my brother cancelled a holiday he had booked for next week and the doctor told him that was for the best . we are going up at the weekend .mum is taking it well but the rest of us are in bits about it .
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The prognosis is months rather than years.
The important factor is to give her the best quality of life as possible.
Pain relief if pain is a prominent feature and relief of breathing difficulties by either continuous oxygen therapy and or plural drainage if there is a build up of fluid.
The prognosis is months rather than years.
The important factor is to give her the best quality of life as possible.
Pain relief if pain is a prominent feature and relief of breathing difficulties by either continuous oxygen therapy and or plural drainage if there is a build up of fluid.
just spoken to my brother ,one lung has totally collapsed they were talking about putting a camera down her throat but we don't want her pulled about as the doctor had a quiet word with brother and it sounds like it won't be long,i said to brother I feel useless here but he said they feel useless been there as there is nothing anyone can do .
//That feeling of uselessness is the worst thing because you want to be able to do something to help. It's an awful state to be in.//
I have to agree with Tilly2 here. I lost my mum four years ago today aged 92. Granted it wasn't cancer but knowing I was about to lose her was devastating. You seem a loving family so keep her as close as you can (in thoughts as well as physically) for as long as you can. My thoughts are with you.
I have to agree with Tilly2 here. I lost my mum four years ago today aged 92. Granted it wasn't cancer but knowing I was about to lose her was devastating. You seem a loving family so keep her as close as you can (in thoughts as well as physically) for as long as you can. My thoughts are with you.
My feelings go out to you Mallyh.
My dad, who is 87 was diagnosed with lung cancer of some sort last year.
Not sure what sort of cancer but it has taken it's toll. He is not the man he used to be and it is devastating to watch the decline.
Stay strong and support as much as you can, I'm 6 hours drive from my parents place and wish I was closer.
xx all the best and take care of yourself.
My dad, who is 87 was diagnosed with lung cancer of some sort last year.
Not sure what sort of cancer but it has taken it's toll. He is not the man he used to be and it is devastating to watch the decline.
Stay strong and support as much as you can, I'm 6 hours drive from my parents place and wish I was closer.
xx all the best and take care of yourself.