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Kimnmum4 2 years ago

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My mum has overian cancer stage 3. She's weak so don't think she can have chemo. We hope she will be home next week. I'm not sure off plan as their are a few things the doc has said about maybe to then have chemo. The who thing is horrific she doesn't want to die and says things that make my heart break about wanting to do I don't know what to say or think it's so hard.

joanne24 2 years ago

Hi and welcome to the Marie Curie Community. We’re sorry to read about your mums diagnosis and everything you’re going through. Supporting a parent with a terminal illness can be an emotional experience. Hopefully others here on the Marie Curie Community can share their experiences and insights, perhaps talk about ways in which they managed similar situations.

I have included a link to some pages on our website that you may find useful about Caring for someone with a terminal illness. Caring for someone with a Terminal Illness (mariecurie.org.uk). The Marie Curie Community is a safe place for you to share as much as you feel comfortable sharing and ask any questions. If you want to speak with us on our Support Line, we are here for practical information and emotional support on Freephone 0800 090 2309 or by email support@mariecurie.org.uk.

Take care,

Pauline1 2 years ago

Hi

I know what you are going through and want to give you just a little hope. My mum was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in2019. She was very ill and also had blood clots on both lungs. She had major surgery and then had a course of chemo. She would have been in remission for 3 years now so please don't give up hope. Try to stay positive around mum and draw strength from previous battles she may have won which may make her more determined to fight. i stood by my mum through it all and through my work knew that people do survive so had hope. If you need to cry do, if you need time on your own or with someone to talk to make sure you make that time. Plus talking to mum about how she feels and you feel (honesty) will help the fear. 

Stay strong and I wish all goes well