Welcome to Cancer Chat ineedhelp although I'm sorry to hear your boyfriend's mum has cancer and for the reason it has brought you here.

It can be tough knowing what to say to someone you love when they are going through such a difficult time in their life but I'm sure he appreciates you being there. Sometimes just offering to listen can be the greatest support of all but for now maybe you could try and take your lead from him and when he's ready I'm sure he will open up to you.

Many members on the forum have been in a similar position with their partners and loved ones and hopefully they will be along soon to offer you their support and advice. In the meantime I have found another member on the forum who is in a similar situation to yourself who I thought you might like to meet. Her name is Charlotte_6875 and you can find out more about her here. As I've mentioned to Charlotte there is a website called riprap which helps teenagers to cope with a parent being diagnosed with cancer that may help your boyfriend at this time, especially if he has difficulty opening up. 

Post as much as you need to and remember that someone will always be here to help.

Kind Regards, 

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator