My apologies firstly if this is not the correct way to introduce yourself etc but I am struggling and just wanted to write it down. My darling mum was diagnosed with terminal small cell lung cancer, which is inoperable, in January 2015 with suspected brain tumor. I live here she is back in UK with a partner and my sister lives about two hours from her. Aside from being upset I felt so very far away. Treatment started in March, five cycles of chemo, three of radiotherapy. From the outset it was tough on her, she is a fit 72 year old but after the first circle it basically destroyed her. I flew home to be with her for the second cycle, which in turn destroyed me. Mum deteriorated so much after this second cycle - she lost half her body weight, the left side of her body stopped working, she couldn't eat, couldn't speak without stuttering, can't walk, you all proberly get the picture. Drs have now confirmed she can not have any more chemo as ironically it is killing her but they want her to undertake ten more sessions of radiotherapy to the brain. She has had five brain scans which appear clear but the Drs want to be preventive. I just wondered if there was anyone out there who can relate to being so far away? Any advice or just someone who understands what I am going though would be appreciated. Blessings to you all.
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