Hi there,
So I found out the other day that my young cousin died and while searching for funeral details, I came across another notice for our uncle (they died within 3 days of each other) After more research, I found out that my uncle was diagnosed with lung cancer 6 months ago. If you wonder why I refer to them in a uncaring way, we were estranged. That is now the 3rd member of that side that has died from lung cancer. Grandmother, aunt and uncle. All that side is gone (including my father, who died from emphysema/pneumonia)
In 2000 I was diagnosed with pre-cancerous cells on the neck of my cervix. 14 years later, stage 3 breast cancer. On my mothers side, there is a long history with kidney cancer so to hear about the recent death has thrown me into turmoil. Given my history and a product of two families where cancer is rampant, I have become paranoid that my cancer will come back.
My mums family saw a geneticist and he confirmed that there is a faulty cancer gene on that side. My relationship with my doctors surgery has broken down as they failed to diagnose my BC despite blood tests amongst other things and I don't trust them. So I feel I cannot speak about this to any of them. My anxiety levels are through the roof and even started saving for my funeral.
I am struggling and don't know where to turn.
