Daughter pushing me away

Hi, I am new on here..My daughter has been diagnosed with cancer she is having treatment chemo/radiotherapy. She has recently got divored so no partner and no kids so she moved back in with me not entirely sure that is what wanted to do however she needs help and trips to A&E at all times of the day and night and support. This is not working out too well she is keeping me at arms length not wanting me to ask questions about her treatment even when i am sitting with her at the hospital she goes in on her own and when i ask how it went get one word answers. She is not telling what time her treatment is etc. I get that this is about her and not about me not sure what to do as I feel shut out as she is involving other family members..

  • Hi Molly and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry about the strain your relationship with your daughter is under at the moment but I want to reassure you that how she is behaving is actually quite common as many of our members have found out and hopefully some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    I'm going to include some information we have about the common emotions someone goes through when they have cancer and what you can do to help them and yourself at this time.

    I know this must be very difficult for you but our community are here to help.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator