Im an only child. My mum has cancer i cant cope

Today i just learnt my mum has early stages of breast cancer. I dont know what to do i am an only child and my mum was a single mother. I have no other close family. I have a three old son and she just loves him.as her own. Im so scared my heart hurts so bad. Sje has one lump in the breast and one in the lymph nodes but it might be more. The treatment will be where they take out the cancer but save the breast but they dont know its spread.  Its all the waiting i cant deal with. Is the diagnoses good or is it only what they know so far ? She's had a mamogram and was calles back in and given the news. Does that mean they wont actually know until.they go in ? Also i got the news today and know my son is in hospital with chronic asthma and lung issues. I dont know how im going to cope. I have to keep my job because i nees the money but how can i go in ? Has anyone else been in a similar situation with work what did u do ? My head is everywhere.  

 

  • Hi there ... if you read posts on here , there are so many , myself included who the agony of waiting for tests / results and operations are one of the hardest things this cancer journey throws at us ... but so good to know we all know just how hard that is and how overwhelming the process can be ...

    it must be extra hard for you having such a tight circle with you , your ,mum and your son .. on here you will find , if you reach out we can all be your buddies and your not on your own ... this site held me up when I was waiting for my mastectomy and it was comforting knowing so many others were on the journey too .. sending a hug to you .. take care of your heart ️ Chrisie x

  • Dear Carmella, I just had to post to let you know that you are not alone, thinking of you and sending you strength and hope xx