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I Cherish Each Moment With Mom

Published on July 24, 2025 in Share Your Story

Guest Author: Helene M. in New Mexico

My mom, who is 79, recently found out she has brain cancer. She had surgery a couple of weeks ago. The doctors removed 80% of the tumor. This came as a shock cause my mom was in good health. She is now in hospice, don’t know how long this journey will be.

My life changed cause I’m leaving my work to help take care of my mom, as I’m her only child. I don’t know how much longer my mom will be around.

TAGGED WITH: brain cancer

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