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Struggling with my mum having cancer and going through treatment

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  1. My mum was diagnosed with cancer 3 and half years ago and has 3 different tumours that are neuroendocrine tumours and she has been on hormone injections to help contain it. She has been told it won't get rid of the tumours and she is now having to go for an infusion every 2 months which contains radiation as one of the tumours is growing. Im struggling to cope with it all and support her as well as looking after my 2 young children who I just want to have as much time with their nanna as possible. Any advice or support would be appreciated. Thanks 
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    • Hey, I read your post and had to reach out . I have been the mum with 3 young children, wanting to spend time with my mum and let her enjoy her grandchildren and now I am the nanny, with it . Many moons ago- my best advice for what it’s worth, is to be kind to yourself and know that your mum will be happy knowing that your children have you to love and care for them ( whilst she is having treatment). It gives me great comfort to know my grandson is still having happy days with his mum.and his life is going on as normal . If your mum is able, send photos and videos - these help me. You also probably want some mum and daughter time, you are still her little one ! Have you got anyone that could babysit so that you can just be with your mum even if it’s only once in a while and spend some quality time just holding hands and chatting / whatever you both like to share . I don’t know what stage your mum is, but know that your mum may not feel well enough to do or see the children as much as she might have done, so try not to fee guilty for that and it sounds like you are a wonderful caring daughter and your mum will know that . I don’t know if this helps but hope so x

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