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FormerMember

16 Feb 2012

Hi, I dont know what Im suppose to write but felt it the right thing to do at the moment. My mum has just found out that she has breast cancer and will need an operation to remove cancer cells and then chemo but she wont really share anything else with me. She keeps saying she is going to die and i just dont want to hear that. I am thinking positive as Im sure they have caught it on time. I am going to be looking after her. Anyone got any ideas on how i can get her to open up a bit?

FormerMember over 12 years ago

Hi, i am so sorry to hear about what you and your family are going through right now. I never pushed my dad to open up about it all to be honest, i found when he was ready to tell me he did, and i was shadowed from a lot of it by my family too. This isn't everyone's scenario though. Why not ask your mum if you can go to an appointment or two with her and see how she feels about that. The worst thing, i feel, is to push them, as it's like telling someone not to do something....they're more likely to do it all the more. Good luck and i hope all works out well for you all Xxx
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FormerMember over 12 years ago

Hi

Just by being there for her, be ready with the hugs and listening she will open up. She is proberly worried that it will upset you . Be positive for her and supportive , Be patient and she will talk to you ..

good luck xxx
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