Mother newly diagnosed with cancer.

Where do I start?
I found out only two days ago that my Mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Hearing the words coming out from her mouth is like no other, it is exactly what you can imagine but only 100 times worse. Cancer is everywhere, it seems that it surrounds us. But never do you expect to be sat oposite the single most important person in your life telling you they have this damned disease. I am not a strong person, in fact, possibly the most emotionally weak person I know. So to no surprise this news irrevocably crushed me. I have been watching peoples accounts on their experiences with cancer, so I thought I might reach out to someone, if anyone. Because, in all honesty, I am not at all even vaguely coping. I lost my Father when I was 8 years old to suicide, which to this day, 9 years later, has gotten no easier nor has it become any more normal for me. I cannot comprehend losing both of my parents, before I even turn 18. I have to appear strong for my Mother, I know that, but I have found that I cannot look at her without a million different thoughts running through my head, which only results in me just breaking down. Cancer does that to people, right?

  • Hey There

     

    Rule number 1. Don't you beat yourself up. And secondly if you are really frightened for your mum speak to a specialist with mum. We all fear the word cancer as we only hear bad things. I understand that there are good things that happen too. Now I lost my wife to breast cancer 4 weeks back. And she was very advanced and has several other issues too.Don't be scared of being upset as you have had to deal with dad at an early age. I suggest you make contact with MacMillan asap. You really need support and you need to be able to look after you as much as mum. Keep positive and so not give up hope. If you can try talk to others on tho forum who will advise and listen. Some may even be able to offer much needed advise.

  • Hi I found out 4 days ago my mum has lung cancer and I don't really know how to cope with it.im trying to put on a brace face around her but I am so broken inside.We go back the hospital to talk about treatment in 2 days I really hope she can be strong and beat this.If you need to talk I'm here xxx

  • We found out on 1st January this year , that my mum has brain cancer grade 4 and it was the worst news you can possibly hear !! Inside im broken outside I need to be strong I need to hold It together I need my mum to know she raised a strong woman who can deal with this ....... everyone deals with things different and at a young age you have already dealt with one of the worst things ever . Don't be too strong and don't be hard on yourself make sure you contact Macmillan they have been an amazing support for me and my mum . And cancer doesn't always have to be bad and negative many amazing people fight this disease everyday and they do this with the strength of family and positivity xxxxxxx