Thank you all so much for taking the time to respond to my post.
Finally - we have an appointment with the oncologist next Monday, so we can find out more, and then treatment...
It's been such a long wait. As I mentioned earlier, mum's initial x-ray was back in Oct. Two unsuccessful bronchoscopies and a needle biopsy were done prior to the last successful(?) biopsy very recently. The bad news resulting from the biopsy was given the day before the first anniversary of my dad's death
Mum is 65, and has never smoked, which initially made it difficult for us to believe that she could have lung cancer. We've since learnt a thing or two.
In my life, I have been feeling quite sensitive to others' reactions when I tell them about mum, and at times find myself feeling angry about what people say. It's like a rollercoaster ride at the moment. I can't imagine what it must be like for my mum. She is feeling scared at the moment, because she doesn't know what she is to deal with. And of course she misses my dad.
Thank you so much again for your support. I want to show mum this website soon.
Alli