Bad news

Hello

My mum has high grade non Hodgkin's lymphoma and we were told yesterday this has now spread to her brain

I didn't want to ask the doctor in front of my mum how long she has left but from what I've read it sounds like weeks rather than months. Is there anyone out there in a similar situation? 

  • I'm so sorry to read this Koko. This must have been very tough to hear.

    Hopefully some of our members who are in a similar situation will offer their support and share their experiences with you soon but in the meantime, if you have your mum's permission you should be able to have a chat with her doctor in private about her outlook.

    Our team of cancer nurses are available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m if you'd like to talk things through with them as well.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator