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My mum might have cancer

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I’m new too all of this , I’m currently 17 years old at collage, and have just been told that my mum MIGHT have cancer , she is anemic and the hospital are running further tests too see if it is cancer or not, just the fact that they said too my mum that it MIGHT be cancer horrifies me..

i don’t know how too deal with this, I mean for god sake that’s my mum, my best friend :(

Also my dad isn’t in the best condition either so that makes things even worse.

I am honestly so scared, I feel like I need too cry all the time but there are no tears, I want too constantly drink too feel numb and forget about the whole cancer thing 

i need help dealing with this

ps. Sorry this is quite long , I had too vent how I feel .

 

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    Hi,

    sorry to hear about the trouble you’re having at the moment and that your Mum is unwell.

    While cancer can cause anaemia, there’s also plenty of other things that aren’t cancer that can cause it too.

    It’s understandable that you’re so upset, especially with your Dad not being in the best shape.

    I was a little concerned when I read that you wanted to drink constantly to feel numb. Drinking alcohol is a really poor coping strategy and you would be much better off talking to your family about the way you are feeling.

    If you feel unable to talk to your family, there are professional and organisations you could speak to instead, including the Cancer Research UK Nurses on 0808 800 4040.

    Best Wishes

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