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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. Mine was diagnosed with bowel, lung and liver last week. It came as an awful shock as she appears to be perfectly healthy. I'm 32 and I cant imagine how I'd ever cope without her. She is my best friend. Same as you my husband is doing his best to be supportive but I don't feel I can tall about any of my fears with him or with anyone for that matter. I want to be strong for my family. My dad is finding it really hard. I totally get it that you think it won't come to your door until it does. I find my worse times are at the end of the day when I'm tired and I can't control my brain from spiraling. Here to talk xx

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    Hey Lauren,

    I'm so sorry to hear about your mum. Mine was diagnosed with bowel, lung and liver last week. It came as an awful shock as she appears to be perfectly healthy. I'm 32 and I cant imagine how I'd ever cope without her. She is my best friend. Same as you my husband is doing his best to be supportive but I don't feel I can tall about any of my fears with him or with anyone for that matter. I want to be strong for my family. My dad is finding it really hard. I totally get it that you think it won't come to your door until it does. I find my worse times are at the end of the day when I'm tired and I can't control my brain from spiraling. Here to talk xx

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