My sons diagnosis is hard to take in

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Hello, this is all new to me and our family I’ve never even written on a blog before, our 22 year old son has been diagnosed with Hopkins lymphoma and starts his chemotherapy next week. We are still in shock as parents of our son who prior to this was a healthy strong young man who had finished university and just started a new job, as parents we are very emotional , I think it just became real yesterday when he got his treatment schedule. He is taking everything in his stride, he tells us not to worry because he’s not worried, it feels as though he’s supporting us when it should us supporting him. Just wish we could wake up from this nightmare. 

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    FormerMember

    Hi I just came on the site for the first time in months and saw your post. My husband passed on December the 19th 2017 with cholangiocarcinoma and a 18 months on I feel the need to touch in. My son will be 22 in July and I don't want to even try to imagine how you are feeling and yes our children surprise us how strong and resilient they can be and make us question when did the tables turn and they be the ones to support us. 

    Your must be strong as parents or your sone wouldn't show the strength and thoughtfulness that he is showing.

    im not going to say don't worry as I know this will engulf your every moment and I can't offer you any words of wisdom that will make ghings right for you all. This disease is awful and life changing but progress has been made with treatments so the important thing is that you realise that there is nothing you or your son could do to alter this and take comfort in knowing he's been diagnosed and will get the treatment he needs

    dont be afraid to speak with each other as you will all have similar concerns.and speak with the drs about your concerns and worries, no matter how major or trivial .

    im so sorry I have no words of wisdom but I hope it will help you to know that people care and you have somewhere to bare your soul. I hope and pray that your done will be well. Wishing you strength and comfort 

    Lynette x

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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Thanks for your comforting words Lynette, now I know why people do this, just to know someone is listening and can share their experience and support. It sounds like you have been through a harrowing time and I can’t start to imagine what you and your family experienced, I know you are as strong as your words, you must be to get through. I’m not very good at saying the right things to make people feel better, but just your response has made us feel a bit better, I know when we start his chemotherapy next week we are going to go through a tough time. But knowing people are listening really helps.Thanks for your positivity 

    Ryan’s family