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Ohhhh NO. Just spent a nightmare weekend. Every mothers worst nightmare. I have found out that my son has stage 4 cancer in his tongue, throat and thyroid. He has to have radical surgery in three weeks time. He has an eight month old baby. Don't think I have the will to go on with this at this time. I thank everyone for their support while I have been on here. You are a great bunch. Good luck to you all.

I'm so sorry Irene. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, what awful news. Take care of yourself.

That is so very hard, what a difficult time for you all. Keep strong.

I am so so sorry to hear this irene, sending much love and support to you and your family xxx

Dear Irene,
Sad and devastating news. I wish you well at this difficult time

An awful time for you and your family. Wishing you all the best, keep strong xx

Hi Irene,
As you say "every mothers worst nightmare" but stay strong, the medical teams can do so much now-a-days. My thoughts are with you & yours.

A scary thing but hopefully caught in time. Please let us know how it goes. Big hugs being sent.

Thank you all so much for your support xxx

Oh Irene,

There just are no words that can be said to you will help so I will just send you a loving hug and wish you, your son and the rest of your family all the luck in the world.

Stay strong,

Ballerina x

So sorry to read this. Certainly every mother's nightmare. Much sympathy your way at a time when you will need to muster as much strength as possible x

So many of us will be thinking about you and yours, maybe a blog would be a good idea ? Just somewhere "private" you can jot down anything that comes to mind be it sensible or not xxx

Hello Irene,
I'm so sorry to hear your devastating news.
The main reason for my reply though, is to let you know that my husband is recovering from stage 3 mouth cancer, (tonsil, tongue and lymph nodes) which was diagnosed last October, and although it's been one hell of a tough journey, he is now getting better, so I really hope your son, being younger, will get through this with all your love and support.
I found the Macmillan community forum excellent for reassurance and help when things looked bleak and you may also find that this helps you.
Also, if you would like to pm me direct anytime, please feel free. It does often help to talk to someone who's been through the same thing.
In the meantime, sending you lots of hugs at this difficult time.
Evie xx

So sorry to hear such sad news. My thoughts are with you and your family x

Theres not much to add, Irene. As a mum to two grown up sons your news made my heart ache. Much love and light to you and your family.