Hello emma2112

I’m so very sorry to hear about your Mum’s diagnosis. It’s obviously been an incredibly difficult time for you all and it’s understandable that you’re experiencing a whole range of emotions at the moment.

It’s natural to want to protect the ones we love from seeing and experiencing such pain and so I can understand that you’ve perhaps taken on that role to try and shelter your siblings. It sounds from your post as if you’re feeling overwhelmed by things and I wonder who is supporting you in all of this Emma? Do you have other family members around you that you can talk to and lean on for support? Don’t be afraid to talk to your siblings as well. It’s likely that you are all feeling similar things and being able to talk and support each other can be a great help.

I know that many of our members have found it very useful to have support from someone outside of their immediate family and friends. It may be that you want to talk with your GP about some support or it may be that you contact a charity such as Maggie’s who are an organisation that support people that are impacted by cancer. Perhaps your employer offers a confidential counselling service through their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that you can access. Or you might want to call our team of nurses to talk through how you’re feeling. If you’d like to speak with them, I know they will be happy to offer any support and advice they can. They’re available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. I’d also encourage you to have a look at this information on our website about taking care of yourself.

Keep posting here on the Cancer Chat forum if it helps Emma. Be it to ask questions, rant, chat with others who understand or simply put down your thoughts in a safe space. We’re here to support you.

Sending you all our best wishes,

Moderator Anastasia

Hello emma2112

I’m so very sorry to hear about your Mum’s diagnosis. It’s obviously been an incredibly difficult time for you all and it’s understandable that you’re experiencing a whole range of emotions at the moment.

It’s natural to want to protect the ones we love from seeing and experiencing such pain and so I can understand that you’ve perhaps taken on that role to try and shelter your siblings. It sounds from your post as if you’re feeling overwhelmed by things and I wonder who is supporting you in all of this Emma? Do you have other family members around you that you can talk to and lean on for support? Don’t be afraid to talk to your siblings as well. It’s likely that you are all feeling similar things and being able to talk and support each other can be a great help.

I know that many of our members have found it very useful to have support from someone outside of their immediate family and friends. It may be that you want to talk with your GP about some support or it may be that you contact a charity such as Maggie’s who are an organisation that support people that are impacted by cancer. Perhaps your employer offers a confidential counselling service through their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that you can access. Or you might want to call our team of nurses to talk through how you’re feeling. If you’d like to speak with them, I know they will be happy to offer any support and advice they can. They’re available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. I’d also encourage you to have a look at this information on our website about taking care of yourself.

Keep posting here on the Cancer Chat forum if it helps Emma. Be it to ask questions, rant, chat with others who understand or simply put down your thoughts in a safe space. We’re here to support you.

Sending you all our best wishes,

Moderator Anastasia