Hello,

So my mum got diagnosed with breast cancer 6 months ago, and since has been lucky enough to have been given the all clear after chemotherapy and a lumpectomy. She is now undergoing radiotherapy which finishes in just under two weeks. I don't spend much time at home though as I am at university but whenever i do go home all I hear about is cancer, cancer, cancer.

I understand to some degree how difficult it must be for my mum as the diagnosis was a shock and at times the treatment has been a nightmare. I have tried so hard to be supportive and to not let the constant talk of cancer get to me, but over Christmas I felt as though it got too much. I felt as though she was using it for an excuse for everything.

Has anyone else experienced this when a family member has spoken about their cancer? I feel so guilty for feeling so annoyed by the constant talk of cancer, but I prefer to look on the bright side and focus on the positives rather than dwelling on the negatives.

Nikki