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Message from: Soph, 04 May 05

Subject: Mum

Hi,

Im new here so I dont really know how things run, but My mum was told she had cancer last november and she had chemo and raideography, she was getting a bit better but then she had to go back into hospital as she had high calcuim levels she fianally got better from that and was moved to St.Oswalds in Newcsatle but the nite she went in the doctors said her calcium levels went back up but higher this time and they now have said they cant do anything for her and she is going to die soon.

My dad also lives away in the middle east but is home for the moment.

Reply soon.

Soph xxx

Subject:(no subject)

Hi Soph. Soz 2 ere about ur mum. I completly understand what you are going through. My mum died two years ago from cancer. She was pulling through and on her last chemo and then within weeks it had spread to her brain and she died 2 days before christmas. I saw her the nite she died and im glad I did my only regret was i never got to say goodbye i just couldnt face it. Its just me and dad now and it was hard at first but im gettin used to it now. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Remember though your not alone. Luv Rach x

Subject:Strong

Hi,
I just want to say that you are very strong to be able to be open about what is happening in your life...that is Hard..I know...Stay strong for your family and for yourself, you are not alone.

Subject:For Soph

Hi Soph, I am so sorry to hear that your mum is so very ill. What you are going through right now is so very, very hard and you are so very brave. I lost my mum to cancer when I was 16, and it only really sunk in that she was going to die about 2 or 3 weeks before she did. The only thing I can say to you now is tell her how much you love her and try to have some good times with her. I don't know how ill she is, but if she's bed-bound, then just sitting in the same room as her for hours, maybe listening to a tape together, is something I did. Nothing I can say will really help though Soph I know, but I want to tell you that I am here for you if want to chat on this forum. Take care Lots of love and a big hug, Jennie xxx