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Feeling scared, anxious and everything else!

Dancergem
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Hi everyone, very nervous about being on here, but today so many things about Mums illness became real and I have to admit, I felt like a frightened little girl and wanted to run away! I am a 40 year old mother, wife and daughter of my lovely mum who heart breakingly at 77years is only final stages of ovarian cancer! I video called today as we don't live near and due to COVID we cannot visit! She is not alone, she lives with my stepdad. She was looking even more thin today and was very confused and slurry, not my mum at all!! Feel so scared xxx

  • Hello Dancergem

    I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum's diagnosis. Understandably it's a difficult time for you all, particularly as you're unable to visit her at the moment. 

    I think many of our members here who have had loved ones with cancer will understand the feelings of anxiety and fear that you've mentioned. It can sometimes help to talk to someone about how you're feeling and so you may want to consider getting in touch with our team of nurses. I'm sure they will be able to offer some advice and support. If you'd like to speak to them they are back in the office tomorrow, Tuesday 29th December, on 0808 800 4040 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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