My mum was diagnosed with cervical cancer back in 2005. She was lucky and was able to undergo a hysterectomy to remove the cancer. she was given the all clear. In 2007 she visited las vegas with my dad to renew there wedding vowels. whilst out there she was not feeling too well. on return tests confirmed that the cancer had returned and she was diagnosed with mesothelioma.
In 2010 she sadly passed away in hospital when i was 15 years old.
My boyfriend, of over 2 years, found a lump in his neck not that long ago. He had many tests and was finally diagnosed with Lymphoma last week. The doctors are happy that they have caught it quick, but they have not yet decided there plan of action.
i just keep experiencing flash backs from when my mum was unwell, and the pain and suffering i had to watch her go through, and i feel like im going to have to do it all over again with my boyfriend.
It may sound bad but because of what i went through at such a young age, ive got it in my head that he is going to pass away too. i feel guilty feeling like like and i am finding it difficult at the moment to come to terms with it. i am trying my hardest to provide him with the support he needs but im finding it hard.
Any advice?
thankyou
xxx
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