The diagnosis won’t sink in.

FormerMember
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I don’t know how long it will take for the diagnosis to sink in that my mum has cancer. It’s only been a few days and still undergoing tests but it’s like I can’t accept it and all very surreal still. I have mental health issues as well as does my mum. 

  • Hi, this is a perfectly normal reaction. You've both had a big shock.

    Do you have any support from other family or friends

    If not,all the more reason I'm glad you found your way to this site. When you feel up to it,do put a bit in your profile n  join the relevant cancer type group for your mum's cancer then you'll get even more support from folk with similar experience to  your mum's.

    Fear of the unknown is the worst thing. Once we know what we're facing, we find the strength to deal with it.
  • Just seen the Highlander,'s detailed response. That's what comes of reading posts backwards!

    Fear of the unknown is the worst thing. Once we know what we're facing, we find the strength to deal with it.
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to buttercup01

    Hello and thank you so much for your reply to my thread. Really meant a lot and knowing my reactions are normal. When I joined yesterday was very helpful and packed so much info and advice  to his replies so looked for groups to join and joined 2 so far. 

    I think I’ve already put some in the profile but will add to it as time goes on.