My mum has just been diagnosed with lung cancer and I'm still not over the loss of my dad nearly 3 years ago I feel like i am loosing my mind. i just can't digest what's happening at all i am all over the place my mum is my best friend and I am terrified of potentially loosing her I know its treatable but I am scared for her and she is trying to be strong for us but I can see in her eyes that she is terrified I need help or advice on how to deal with it?
Hi and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community, a Community that no one really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your mum’s lung cancer diagnosis and so sorry to hear you lost your dad a few years back.
A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions on all the family but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
You may want to start in our Lung Cancer group as this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family.
Follow the above link then choose ‘click to join' or ‘join’ when the page opens.
You can then introduce yourself, post questions or just join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
You may also find our Carers only and Family and friends and lgroups a great benefit as you will connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.
Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
