Might be losing my mam.

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I found a bit of help here during my Mam’s ovarian cancer battle in 2017, and got some horrible news a few days ago that she now has stage two lung cancer. I’m devastated, I’m man enough to admit she’s been my best friend and we’ve had a super close bond so losing her now at the age of just 56 before I could give her grand kids etc is eating me up inside.

She’s been let down pretty badly this whole fight from drs f***ing up to nearly dying with sepsis after her first operation in 2017, to now being sent home without proper portable air and without even being told how long she has, I’m murderous with rage tbh. She had a bad cough since September last year and repeated drs visits one time being told to go home and take some cough medicine, to having scans a month or so ago saying there’s nothing there. It’s killing me inside.

Sorry to ramble but just a warning to tell your parents and family you love them as this life can be ripped a way in a blink of an eye.
So Sorry to hear this, brings back memories for me. Doctors kept fobbing my mam off for too long which led to cancer being undiagnosed and then untreatable by the time it was discovered, took her at the age of 59. Be strong and be there for her which im sure you will.

The team at the freeman are excellent mate. Saved my mams life a few times now. Hope you get the same results for your mam.
They are fantastic. As ever, early diagnosis is the key.
 
I found a bit of help here during my Mam’s ovarian cancer battle in 2017, and got some horrible news a few days ago that she now has stage two lung cancer. I’m devastated, I’m man enough to admit she’s been my best friend and we’ve had a super close bond so losing her now at the age of just 56 before I could give her grand kids etc is eating me up inside.

She’s been let down pretty badly this whole fight from drs f***ing up to nearly dying with sepsis after her first operation in 2017, to now being sent home without proper portable air and without even being told how long she has, I’m murderous with rage tbh. She had a bad cough since September last year and repeated drs visits one time being told to go home and take some cough medicine, to having scans a month or so ago saying there’s nothing there. It’s killing me inside.

Sorry to ramble but just a warning to tell your parents and family you love them as this life can be ripped a way in a blink of an eye.
Take care mate.
 
Horrendous news for you. And the anger is totally understandable. Just try to focus on what your Mam needs and be there for her.

My Mam wasn't quite as young as yours when she went after a stroke and weeks of lingering in a coma.

Just try to stay strong, never easy I know. Take care.
 
I found a bit of help here during my Mam’s ovarian cancer battle in 2017, and got some horrible news a few days ago that she now has stage two lung cancer. I’m devastated, I’m man enough to admit she’s been my best friend and we’ve had a super close bond so losing her now at the age of just 56 before I could give her grand kids etc is eating me up inside.

She’s been let down pretty badly this whole fight from drs f***ing up to nearly dying with sepsis after her first operation in 2017, to now being sent home without proper portable air and without even being told how long she has, I’m murderous with rage tbh. She had a bad cough since September last year and repeated drs visits one time being told to go home and take some cough medicine, to having scans a month or so ago saying there’s nothing there. It’s killing me inside.

Sorry to ramble but just a warning to tell your parents and family you love them as this life can be ripped a way in a blink of an eye.
My mam died in October aged 56 after a string of doctor and hospital fuck ups.

Not easy to take by any stretch but you just have to get on with it.
Sat with her daily as she was on ICU for 5 weeks before she eventually went, you wouldn’t put a dog thru what she had to endure.
 
I found a bit of help here during my Mam’s ovarian cancer battle in 2017, and got some horrible news a few days ago that she now has stage two lung cancer. I’m devastated, I’m man enough to admit she’s been my best friend and we’ve had a super close bond so losing her now at the age of just 56 before I could give her grand kids etc is eating me up inside.

She’s been let down pretty badly this whole fight from drs f***ing up to nearly dying with sepsis after her first operation in 2017, to now being sent home without proper portable air and without even being told how long she has, I’m murderous with rage tbh. She had a bad cough since September last year and repeated drs visits one time being told to go home and take some cough medicine, to having scans a month or so ago saying there’s nothing there. It’s killing me inside.

Sorry to ramble but just a warning to tell your parents and family you love them as this life can be ripped a way in a blink of an eye.

Really feel for you mate, my mam is my world even though I don't tell her as much as I should.

Lost my dad when I was 8 and she has been brilliant even though she had good reason to crumble.

Really hope it goes well for your mother and she beats it, bares thinking about so I can't imagine how your feeling.

Don't believe in god but if he does exist I pray he helps your mother out!
 
Sorry to read this. Had similar circumstances a year past December there, lost my mum to non hodgkin's lymphoma. She was only 54. Wish I could say something to make it easier but it's a horrible experience to go through, just got to be there for her as best you can do, don't eat yourself up either.
 
Cherish every moment with your parents. I've lost both and would happily give every penny in the world to spend even just an hour with either of them. Take as many pictures as you can, and learn as much as you can about them, because once they're gone you'll regret that you didn't.
 
Cherish every moment with your parents. I've lost both and would happily give every penny in the world to spend even just an hour with either of them. Take as many pictures as you can, and learn as much as you can about them, because once they're gone you'll regret that you didn't.
Couldn’t agree more, I was. a daddies girl, but didnt mean I love me mam less. She’s incredible.
I just want me dad to be around to take the pee out of me, again.
 
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Couldn’t agree more, I was. a daddies girl, but didnt mean I love me mam less. She’s incredible.
I just want me dad to take the pee out of me.
A few months ago I found a video of my mam online. She'd worked with the Women's Refuge in the 70's and there was an entire hour long documentary starring her on the BFI website. Needless to say, many many tears were shed by all in the family. To see and hear her speaking after all these years has been incredible for us.

When I clicked play I was like... ":eek:.. wait, that's.. that's... ME MAR!!!!" :lol:
 
I found a bit of help here during my Mam’s ovarian cancer battle in 2017, and got some horrible news a few days ago that she now has stage two lung cancer. I’m devastated, I’m man enough to admit she’s been my best friend and we’ve had a super close bond so losing her now at the age of just 56 before I could give her grand kids etc is eating me up inside.

She’s been let down pretty badly this whole fight from drs f***ing up to nearly dying with sepsis after her first operation in 2017, to now being sent home without proper portable air and without even being told how long she has, I’m murderous with rage tbh. She had a bad cough since September last year and repeated drs visits one time being told to go home and take some cough medicine, to having scans a month or so ago saying there’s nothing there. It’s killing me inside.

Sorry to ramble but just a warning to tell your parents and family you love them as this life can be ripped a way in a blink of an eye.
My mam has four Cancers at the moment, Stomach, Bone,Liver & Pancreas, She has tablets for her chemo & is plodding on somewhat, Absolutely heartbreaking what she is going through at the moment, Just be with her as much as you can & Stay strong for her & All your family.;)
 
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