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secondary lung cancer

Started by Anonymous on 04 October 2009 at 00:03

Hi i don't know where to start, i'm new to this. My mum was diagnosed back in february and after a short course of chemotherapy was told in May that there was nothing more that could be done for her. We were told that she had 3 or maybe 4 weeks to live. My brave mum is still here and it's been 16 weeks and she's still fighting, although the fight is taking it's toll on her. It has spread to other partts of her body,kidney, skull, and bones. We try to make every day count and keep her spirits up but it can be so hard sometimes. If anyone would like to talk to me then please...

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From Anonymous
11 March 2010 at 09:45
Dear Mitti,

I saw your message and my heart goes out to you and your family. Unfortunately cancer is often an illness of a whole family, and everyone is affected by it, in their own way. Luckily our body and mind have 'invented' this state of shock, it gives us a chance to slowly adjust to all the emotions that are brought up, with news like this. A lot of people feel very up and down at this stage and sometimes feel 'it is someone else's life' they are living.

Keep on talking to each other and show how you feel, don't keep it bottled up insight. The best thing is to reach out for support, when you feel you need it, and therefore I am glad you found this site! Let us know if there is anything more we can do for you and your family.

Wishing you all the courage and strength you need at this time,

Warm regards,

Wendy
From KD
08 March 2010 at 12:51
Hi Mitti,

Very sorry to hear your news. I imagine dealing with the shock is one of the most difficult things about a diagnosis. I hope the hospital gave your family all the information that you need to help you understand what's happening.

Please post here and keep us up to date. You can ask questions, browse other people's comments or just tell us how you're feeling. It's up to you.

All the best,
KD
From Anonymous
06 March 2010 at 15:46
Hello I am very new this web site and unsure what to expect, but on Thursday my dearest mother was told that the hospital suspects that she has a lung tumour. We are still in shock.
From KD
16 November 2009 at 12:56
Edited on: 16 November 2009 at 17:36
Our Online Centre is here for everyone to share what works for them, but please note that Maggie's doesn't endorse the recipe below.

Thanks for your contribution, Dimple. Glad to hear that your father's doing well.

KD
From Anonymous
12 November 2009 at 13:51
Hello everyone. I would like to share with you a receipt of a natural medicine that my father has been taking for couple of months and he is feeling very well. He has lung cancer. I hope it will be very useful.

Natural medicine- very good against lung cancer and improving the immune system

Ingredients:

100 gr. buckwheat herb

100 gr. bun grass

100 gr. Sharon

100 gr. Nettle

1 clove garlic

All are boiled in 3 lt. of water until there is 1 lt. of water left (until it becomes like mud).

Then it is squeezed (pressed) in a strainer (and hands) until there is 1 lt. of liquid left (it should be cold).

Then half kg. of Honey is added and 20 gr. of Royal Jelly. It is mixed with wooden spoon.

The mixture is put in glass bottle. It should be kept in fridge.

One should take the medicine 3 times a day, half an hour before the meal. It should be taken in very small cup (small Turkish coffee cups).
From Anonymous
27 October 2009 at 13:29
Hi Chissy:

I do perfectly understand what you are going through; I have also my mother with secondary cancer, she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer last year in May and now we are on the 3rd craneotomy as it has spread to her brain........I try to make the best of every single day and grateful for her being here....but it is painful to watch......if you know what I mean.....I have had some therapy to come to terms with it as I am an only child......all the family has been great.........

I wish you well to you and your mother.......keep strong......it is easy say than done; but it can be done.......
From KD
06 October 2009 at 09:59
Hi Chrissy,

This is a very tough situation for you, your mum and your family and friends.

Making every day count is very important for you all as is keeping her spirits up. Trying to keep your own spirits up during this time is hard too but supporting each other will help. Talking, laughing, crying, hoping and loving - do them all and really make the most of this time as hard as it is.

Are you near a Maggie's Centre? If so, it would be really good to visit and have a chat to people there, or even just sit and have a cup of tea and look at the books that are available to read. Also, keep posting here, read what others have to say, and think about joining our Online Carers Support Group too - others who are caring for loved ones with cancer meet (virtually) once a week in an online session supported by our clinical psychologist, Lesley. You'll find more information on the Groups page - http://community.maggiescentres.org/groups/home.

All the best,
KD