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Thank you so much for sharing your story and advice. I’m sorry you are going through this too. I’ve been MIA for the past couple of months. Mum’s diagnosis really shook me there for a bit but I’m happy to report I’m in a much better place. We have been spending quality family time together, taking mini holidays within SA and just enjoying each precious moment. Mum has been dealing with chemo really well. No major side effects as yet apart from feeling a little tired during week 2 after chemo. I hope you and your family are doing ok and your mum is slowly feeling better. Sending you positive thoughts and strength.
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October 2020
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Thank you for your kind words and wisdom. I’m sorry you are going through this too. I’m getting stronger each day and learning so much about this horrible illness and getting so much inspiration from all of you here.
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October 2020
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Thank you so much for the response and so sorry you are also going through this. I’m getting better each day I think. Just trying to take each day at a time and making as many memories as possible. Your response has given me hope but also inspiration to stay strong and to keep going. Thank you
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October 2020
Hi there, I’m new to this forum and very new to this whole cancer thing (my mum just got diagnosed this week) so I don’t know what advice I can give as this is so new to me. I do know that cancer can bring out so many emotions out of you though. Your brother has fought such a long battle so while he’s mad and frustrated, I’m sure it’s not intended to be directed at you. It sounds like you have been doing an amazing job and staying very strong for a long time. Unfortunately COVID makes this whole thing so much harder too. My father in law also had cancer and I remember feeling emotionally and physically drained during that time so I understand to some degree how you must be feeling. I’m sorry you and your family are going through this and I’m sorry if my words don’t bring much comfort. It sounds like you’ve been doing everything you can to support the family. Make sure you are kind to yourself. Cancer sucks
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October 2020
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This past week has changed our world completely. We’ve gone from thinking mum had pneumonia to stage 4 lung cancer in 7 days. My heart is in a million pieces. My mum is only 61 and is my best friend, my rock and my everything and I’m mad. I’m angry that this is happening to her, I’m scared and I’m trying so hard to be positive and strong for her when all I want to do is break down and cry hard. I need to hear your positive experiences, I need to hear that the statistics can be wrong and that life expectancy can be longer than the doctors give you. I’m not trying to live in denial or have false hopes but I need to hear something good this week. I’ve always been the one to hold everyone together in times like these. My sister who is older than me is not coping at all. She’s barely functioning and I can’t talk to her about any of mum’s upcoming appointments without her breaking down. I feel alone. I feel like a terrible parent to my 12 and 9 year old because I’m lost in my own world.
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