Talking about cancer
posted by rachhh
28 December 2022

non hodgkin's lymphoma - high grade

Last reply: 13 January 2023 11:02

My Mam was diagnosed with cancer 18 months ago. My world has been turned upside down. I feel so alone and numb. The treatment she has had so far has failed and the cancer has spread through out her body the Car T cell did not work.
I was told today that it’s really aggressive and less then 5% she will make it.
My Mam has always been my best friend we live together and do everything together. I don’t know how I would survive if anything happened to her.
If anyone is going through a similar journey or can advise where I can get support please reach out to me I am so numb and overwhelmed.

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commented by blackvan2020
02 January 2023

02 January 2023 09:12

Hi Rach,
I am so sorry to hear about your mam.It is such a tough time and I hope you have the strength to help yourself get through this.My dad has been diagnosed with cancer too and we are very upset over this.I would love to help and have a chat with you.

commented by rachhh
13 January 2023

13 January 2023 11:02

Hello,
I hope your Dad makes a full recovery 🙏
It’s so difficult, All what I do now is cry and worry.
My life was so different before my lovely Mam got diagnosed we had it all, we were happy and we were all healthy, yet I didn’t appreciate it and took our health for granted. 😢😢😢
My Mams prognosis was so good at the beginning, nothing seems to work for her in regards to treatment, please god her luck turns around 🙏
Everyone’s cancer journey seems to be so different no one’s journey is the same.
Sending you hugs x

commented by beerubm
07 January 2023

07 January 2023 17:05

Hi Rach. Im so sorry you are going through this. I'm in a similar situation right now. I lost my brother and dad to cancer in less than a year between 2020 and 2021 and now my mum has been diagnosed with a very agressive brain cancer. There's no treatment for her. She is my whole universe and im devastated. I understand how you feel, it's so scary to think about what's ahead, about life without her...
I send you a big, big hug

commented by rachhh
13 January 2023

13 January 2023 10:54

Hello,
I am so sorry for what you are going through my heart aches for you 😢😢.
Its so scary! I am so scared my Mam is going through treatment now, she now has pain and an enlarged liver, she is going for a CT soon I hope it’s not getting worse for her.
I am beyond broken and pray for a miracle my Mam is my whole world it’s just been us two for so long and we do everything together. My soulmate, my best friend and my Mam all in one.
I feel so lost and so alone it takes my breath away. No can comprehend the bond we have or understands me the way my Mam understands me. She is the only person I can be my true self around.
Sending loads of love to you and your Mum x

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