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Hi - Mum newly diagnosed with lung cancer

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Hi everyone, I'm Lauren, 29, 3 kids

My mum, my best friend, my rock was just diagnosed last week with lung cancer, we're still awaiting results to find out what stage she's at and I'm really struggling to cope! It's soul destroying watching her get so upset and feel almost defeated by this disease, she's okay in herself at the moment just mixed emotions, all I can think of is 'why my mam?' You never think it will happen to your family until it does. Anyone else in this boat at the moment? I feel so alone. My partner is supportive but just doesn't seem to full understand how I'm feeling right now.

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    Hey Lauren,

    I’m so sorry to hear about your mum, and how you feel - I’m 34 and my mum was also diagnosed with lung cancer 2 years ago. I actually came on this site to understand my mums diagnosis more.

    I’ve had a bit o’ practice with the cancer situ before with my dad (bowel & prostate) but I understand the fear of lung cancer - it hit different.

    It’s a whirlwind at first, and it’s so horrible seeing a parent be worried. Im sure you’re doing everything you can to support her in such an uncertain time! I don’t want to offer any unsolicited advice, but know you’re not alone xx 

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    Hey Lauren,

    I’m so sorry to hear about your mum, and how you feel - I’m 34 and my mum was also diagnosed with lung cancer 2 years ago. I actually came on this site to understand my mums diagnosis more.

    I’ve had a bit o’ practice with the cancer situ before with my dad (bowel & prostate) but I understand the fear of lung cancer - it hit different.

    It’s a whirlwind at first, and it’s so horrible seeing a parent be worried. Im sure you’re doing everything you can to support her in such an uncertain time! I don’t want to offer any unsolicited advice, but know you’re not alone xx 

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