My brother has been diagnosed with cancer at 23

As someone who has a brother of the same age as well, I totally understand your feelings (in my case it's my mother who has cancer). I could not imagine how it would be if my brother had a health issue as well.

It's ok to cry, to feel sad, to feel stressed. I am in the same phase like you (waiting for mum's results). Taking all the burden alone is beyond cruel. Do you have any support around you? It's important to talk with someone in these hard times.

Wish your brother great results and sending lots of positive energy to you and your family.

You can always talk here as well:)

Hi , 

thank you for your response . I am Sorry to hear about your mum and I hope you get some Positive news . 
I do have my partner but I think she finds it hard to support me as she just doesn’t know what to say . I can’t really talk to my parents so I feel a bit alone . 

thank you for your well wishes , I guess we just have to try and remain as positive as we can . 

you are always welcome to talk to me whenever you want . 

take care x

Hi!

I think your partner is sad seeing you like this as well, and probably they don't know what to say, fearing they might make the situation worse 

Thank you for your wishes. I just got fantastic news for my mother! I've never felt happier in months.

I hope you receive great news as well!

If you can't talk to your parents, I recommend talking to a friend, and if you can't bring yourself to talk face to face to someone( I had the same issue, couldn't let my mother hear me crying or being sad) you could also try the Macmillan live chat option. 

They really helped me on bad days, talked with a cancer nurse via chat so that I could have answers for my questions, and supported me throughout my anxiety. 

I definitely recommend them, especially if you don't know a lot about your brother's condition. Not knowing what's going on (in a medical aspect) can really get you confused even more.

And of course, about mental support, you could always reach me or other forum members!

Take care x

Hi 

Yeah I think she finds it really hard and doesn’t know what to say a lot of the time . I had a huge breakdown the other night and cried for what felt like hours and then afterwards felt really guilty again. 

I am so happy for you and the news for your family and mum , it must be a huge relief . 

I might try the live chat as I don’t really have any one else I can talk to right now and I feel bad putting it all on to my partner . 

im really scared and I know the next few weeks are going to feel unbearable . 

Again , so happy for you and your family . 

xx