Mum diagnosed - how do you process this?

Hey.

Thanks for replying. 

I can imagine you are very frustrated about the delayed treatment start. Hope it goes as well as it can for her. My mum starts chemo/immuno on Friday. 

Keep in touch ️️️

Hey busybee

Sorry that you find yourself here and that this has happened to your mum also.    It is such a difficult time the shock of it all and then you go through every emotion.  To be honest I’m still shocked that this has happened and some days I feel like I’m not the person I was prior to mum being diagnosed however my mum is the priority and I wanted to do everything I could to help and support her so I found out as much information as I could and researched about it all, spoke with McMillan, Roy castle foundation and specialist nurses all who have been wonderful.    Also this site has been an absolute godsend and I’m so thankful for it.   My mum started targeted therapy 6 weeks ago and we have her first scan on Thursday which we are obviously really anxious about.    

We just take it a day at a time now I find that does help.  If you need to chat give me a shout.  

Thank you for your reply.

I am finding reading about it useful and even though I only reached out on here for the first time last night, it is helping. 

I do feel like I see the world differently since mum’s diagnosis. As I am a worrier by nature, this is my worst nightmare. 

Just hearing about other people’s experiences and coping mechanisms (or to hear it is ok not to be able to cope) is comforting. We are all going through similar things, it seems, and can therefore draw on each other via forums when needed. 

Keep looking after yourself ️

Hi , mum has come home after being there from 9:20 to 6:30, suffering brain fog but sorted out her tablets for tomorrow, I'm I work 8 till 4 but I do worry about her, work is great but I still worry I'm not there, I have a brother with learning disabilities but he is fantastic and found his independence and great with mum.

Talk on here anytime you need to talk or vent , we are always here for each other xxx

Hi all,

I do love the way we all help each other. very much brings to my mind the words of the song Lean on Me by Bill Withers

Thanks Steve