My mum had breast cancer when I was younger and we have just discovered it has come back.
My mum was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer recently and I guess i'm just looking for any advice or tips on how to help her and how to help myself. I'm currently living away from home doing a university degree but I feel so guilty every time I have to leave, im so lost with how to help and what to do up until recently cancer seemed to only be something that was in our past but now its back and as a family we are reeling. My mum is strong but I know she's struggling and I want to be there for her but im not even sure where to start.
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