Mum just been diagnosed with breast cancer

Hi my mum wa diagnosed with breast cancer Tuesday , I was there and saw the blighter. I now am afraid I won't b able to cope and it's not even me who was diagnosed. We get her results of how serious the monkey is Thursday and we will get her treatment plan put in place. I would like any suggestions or techniques of how not to go to pieces on Thursday, I don't want to keep breaking down in front of her, it's not me it's my mum who has this life changing uncontrollable thing inside her......I don't want to make her journey harder than it is xxx

  • Welcome to the forum Mimie although I'm sorry to hear your mum was diagnosed with breast cancer on Tuesday.

    Finding out about a cancer diagnosis can be just as tough for the family and friends of the person that has been diagnosed to cope with as many of our members have found out and hopefully some of them will reply soon to offer their support and share their advice on how to stay strong during your mum's appointment. Our cancer nurses may be able to help with this too so if you would like to chat to them about this do give them a call. Their freephone number is 0808 800 4040 and they are available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m (they're closed today as it is a bank holiday).

    Good luck for Thursday Mimie. We'll be sending positive thoughts your way and hoping for the best news possible. Do come back and let us know the outcome when you can.

    Best wishes to you both, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi Mimie. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on the 3rd of May ive got grade 3 cancer in my right breast and also in my lymph nodes under my arm . im having 6 treatments of chemo and then a masectomy and also radiotherapy . I know how scared you will be feeling its awful waiting for the results , all i can suggest is you ask lots of questions and make sure you understand everything , i was given a breast care nurse on my result day you can ring her anytime you like , so if you are unsure of anything you can ring her , when i got home i had a million questions in my head that i wish i had thought of while i was getting my treatment plan .The breast nurse keeps telling me that the treatment for breast cancer has come along way and the survival rate is very good . my daughter is 25 and i know she is teriffied although she looks like shed holding it together , its really wierd but i felt like i had let her down becoming ill maybe its because its my job to look after her not the other way round. I wish you and your mum all the luck in the world for thurday .