Hello,

My mum is a 15 year breast cancer survivor but last year she revealed that she has the BRAC1 gene and needs to have a double mastectomy and hysterectomy as a preventative. She is had her hysterectomy and is now awaiting the date of her next operation. Around the same time my grandmother who is also a breast cancer survivor had a fully hysterectomy. My grandmother then recently discovered that she has breast cancer. Just when we thought that she had the all clear to have her mastectomy, doctors dicovered a mass around her neck and shoulder area. Until we recieve the results from this, the operation has been delayed.

Being away from home is so difficult and I am really struggling to cope emotionally, the waiting part and not knowing is the worst. My problem is that I am a worrier and I tend to overthink. Although, it does help so much that my family are very positive and strong women. I know that all of these situations will bring and have brought my family closer together. 

I find it hard to talk to my friends about it because they have not experienced this type of situation. I find myself feeling distant and almost numb to everything around me. At times, I feel lost and alone in how I am feeling.

I was wondering if anyone has any advice for ways of dealing with this kind of situation?

Thank you