Close relative been diagnosed with sinus cancer

Hi 

I am posting on here as a very close relative has been diagnosed with sinus cancer we are unaware of what stage it is at and what treatment is needed. I understand if I am unable to post myself, I was just wondering what I can say to the family member without making him get upset or making him worry about me. 

I don't want my family to worry about me and I feel the only other thing I can turn to is this, if anyone can offer me advice I would greatly appreciate it. 

  • Welcome to the forum B1999 although I'm sorry to hear about your close relative's diagnosis and the reason you are posting.

    It can be difficult to know how to act and what to say to family members when you find yourself in this situation as many of our members here know but now that I've replied I'm sure some of them will post soon to offer their advice and support.

    I know you're not aware of what stage the cancer is at or what treatment is needed yet but I have included some information we have about sinus cancer on our website just in case you wanted to find out more.

    Continue to post whenever you feel the need to B1999 and remember we'll always be here to listen and help you when we can.

    All the best, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi, so sorry to hear your story. I can't really offer advice as I too have just been diagnosed with sinus cancer a couple of weeks ago and I'm struggling with the hurt I am causing by telling family and friends. I broke it down into small parts saying there was a problem, it might be serious, it has become more serious and I'm at the stage of saying this is what my doctor intends to do. I will go further when I feel they have adjusted to each bit of information. I just felt the need to say that the person diagnosed is not alone. I understand my type of sinus cancer is extremely rare, it is a type of non-hodgkins lymphoma and treatment is being discussed although not hopeful. It would be good to hear more about your diagnosis as I am finding it really difficult to find someone with the same problem as me. I hope you can find a way to deal with your situation.