Liver cancer.

Hello,

I have just found out 3 days ago that my mum has liver cancer and I really feel like I'm not coping. I just can't stop crying when I'm on my own and I feel really really bad because I cannot even look at her in the eyes without welling up and I know that's not what she needs right now. I recently lost my cousin to a really aggressive form of cancer and it's still not fully sank in about that. My Dad is a complete mess aswell. 

How can I control this and help give them both the support they need?
 

  • So sorry to read about this, I can understand your situation after going through a diagnosis with a close family member last year there is an inner-strength you will find, both to accept and come to terms with your emotions, I would really recommend talking to someone, especially the Macmillan support nurses on their site. They've been very helpful at talking me through my own recent diagnosis, putting things into some form of logical reasoning, they helped me see things a bit clearer and helped me not to get too far-ahead of myself with irrational thoughts.

    Give Macmillan a call, or the CR support line on this site. That's what they're here for. I hope you find some strength and courage to help your mum get through the next steps. 

    You can do this x