Hello Plantmum, 

I am so sorry to hear your symptoms have been getting worse as you are currently waiting for results. It's so sad too what is happening to your grandpa. I hope that he will be able to have the surgery he needs very soon. It's really thoughtful of you to be wanting to leave your family to focus on your grandpa at the moment with everything they are going through but if you feel you really want to speak to your mum at the moment about how scared you are feeling, then I am sure she would want you to tell her and be there for you at a time when you also need support. You are very young and it's understandable that you would need the advice and support of your mum and family at the moment. It's a difficult one but if it would help you to talk about it to your mum, then don't bottle things up. 

If you feel your symptoms are getting worse or you develop new symptoms while you are waiting for these important results, it might be worth giving your GP a call and telling them what has changed and how you are feeling at the moment. Waiting for results is incredibly stressful and there are helpful tips on this page to help you cope while waiting for important news. 

Hopefully you will hear from other members of our community who have been through a similar experience. It does help to talk to others who understand what you are currently going through. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator