Cancer
My mum has been a smoker most of her life. She was diagnosed with Lung cancer. In order for them to operate, she had to quit smoking. Her whole right lung had been removed. Once she recovered from the operation, it was time for chemo. Watching her deteriorate from the chemo, it broke my heart. When she recovered from chemo, she started radiation. She has only just finished her last radiation appointment. Once she is better from the radiation, she goes in for another operation. This made me realise i am not invincible, this can happen to me. When i see my mother now, i see how much of a toll all of this has taken on her. I don't want my kids witnessing such a process, so i have decided to quit.
I know how you feel my mom was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer last fall. She has had her left breast removed and all her lymph nodes on that side. She did 4 1/2 months of chemo and 3 weeks of radiation. She just had her last radiation session today. It is heartbreaking to watch someone you love in so much pain.
I used to wish that I could transfer some of the pain onto myself just so that she could have some relief. I took some comfort in being there for her. I stayed with her after her operation. I cooked, cleaned, helped her shower and just all the things she needed so that she could just rest. And to me that meant everything. And I know it meant alot to her too.
I am so very sorry about your mom. And I'm so sorry for you too. I am sending a virtual hug your way.
I'm a nurse and have had patients die of lung cancer .yet I still smiled dumb. But I haven't smoked for 3 days now. Yeah.