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Hi there. My 80yo mum has just had a lymphoma diagnosis. Not sure what type yet and not sure what the treatment will be. She lives about near to me but my siblings don’t live near either of us. I’m not sure what to expect for her treatment - I can do whatever is needed, but I struggle with anxiety and depression anyway, and I’m not sure where’s best to go for emotional support during what I know will be a challenging road ahead. 

  • Hi. First of all, please know that you're not alone. I am in a similar situation with my 80 year old Dad. With me, I live about 400 miles away from him and my other siblings. Like you, I struggle with anxiety and find that I've been struggling since his diagnosis. 

    All we can really do is be there for our loved ones as much as we can, whilst also taking care of our own state of mind. I know that's not much, but I hope it helps to know that you're not alone in feeling lost. 

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