Hi, I joined this forum as i just wanted a place where i could get a little support. My mum has got breast cancer and will be starting her chemo tomorrow, she has already had radiotherapy (i believe to reduce the lumps) and surgery to remove them. I am so proud of her and how well shes coping, being the brave one for us all. I'm trying so hard to not let it get to me but i am struggling to cope. I am currently in my last year of university and in my last few months, its all coursework based and i have been struggling to keep up with the work when i so desperately wish i was at home with her. I just wanted to be able to chat, to get some help. There is help at the university however its not the same. I feel so sorry for her and wish she didn't have to go through with this, what with just loosing my nanny to cancer too. My mum was there to look after her through it all and i wish i could do the same. I am just finding it so hard to continue to stay focussed on my work when all i can think about is her, And i feel selfish for not being there enough.