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Struggling with mums diagnosis

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Hi all, I’m unsure if this is the right place to post, my mums cancer nurse told me about this forum. 
I am very much so still struggling to come to terms with my mums diagnosis, she previously had breast cancer and was in remission for 4 years up until two years ago, she was admitted to hospital unwell where they found secondary cancer in the bone. It is incurable but managed with chemo tablets and regular visits and scans. I just can’t get my head around it. I am a single parent of 5 and I am just struggling mostly in the evenings. All I do is cry. I’m trying my hardest to keep positive as she is the strongest most positive woman. I never let her see me upset or hurt, I am just trying my best to do all I can for her. I’m hoping this is the right place to be posting and I’ve not got it all confused, my head just seems such a blur. Thank you xxxx

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    Hi Dora,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am so sorry to hear why you're here and I fully understand how upset you feel. My Mum had primary breast cancer for 12 years, before she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, which had spread to her liver, lungs, brain and bones. We all struggle with news like this. During Mum's cancer journey, I found it best for all of us to try and dwell on making memories, instead of bemoaning the fact that we were going to lose her. That's not to say that I didn't cry, because I cried bucket loads in private. Don't worry about the crying. This is a great stress reliever.

    I am glad to hear that her cancer is being treated with chemo tablets and regular visits and scans. Do you have people to support you at this difficult time? Please remember that we are always here for you.

    PIease keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Kind regards,


    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Dora,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am so sorry to hear why you're here and I fully understand how upset you feel. My Mum had primary breast cancer for 12 years, before she was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, which had spread to her liver, lungs, brain and bones. We all struggle with news like this. During Mum's cancer journey, I found it best for all of us to try and dwell on making memories, instead of bemoaning the fact that we were going to lose her. That's not to say that I didn't cry, because I cried bucket loads in private. Don't worry about the crying. This is a great stress reliever.

    I am glad to hear that her cancer is being treated with chemo tablets and regular visits and scans. Do you have people to support you at this difficult time? Please remember that we are always here for you.

    PIease keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 

    Kind regards,


    Jolamine xx

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