My mum

My beatiful mum was diagnosed with a rare type of nerve sarcoma exactly one month ago, and we all had to drop what we were doing an come home (optionally and by choice of course). She doesn't want anyone to know because she doesnt like feeling pittied and she likes to keep her life personal. She told her children and husband obviously, as well as her sister and best friend. But because of this I feel like I have no one to talk to. Leaving my gap year program has left me bored at home all day doing nothing but worrying and googling survival rates. i have told only one friend, but her father passed away from sarcoma and I feel bad talking to her about it, and i have thought about talking to my mums best friend but i dont want to upset her. I cant talk to my older sister because I feel selfish sounding like it only affects me.. I can't even speak to my friends because they talk about every day stuff and I don't want to hear about it and i just feel lonely and sad

  • A big welcome to the forum anonymous15,

    Sometimes it is difficult to speak to people around us about these things, whether they are friends or family so this is why coming to this forum was a great idea. You will meet others here who have been through something very similar and who can truly understand your feelings.

    Whatever you do, try and stay away from Google as you will only scare yourself which will make you feel even worse. If you are based in the UK, feel free to ring our cancer nurses at any time for advice on freephone 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

    Best wishes,

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi Anonymous,

    It can often be difficult to talk openly and honestly to friends and family about cancer. It is often easier to talk to people on here as most of the people on here have had experiance of cancer. so it is easier to talk to them for they know the emotional turmoil that cancer causes.

    I kope othres will be in contact with you. Sending best wishes and kind thoughts your way, Brian.

  • Hi and welcome to this wonderful forum

    I'm so sorry to here about ur mum.

    I was diagnoises with a bone sarcoma

    In 2013.if you ever want to talk in here x 

    My best wishes to you and your family x