Hi everyone,
Yesterday my world came tumbling down when I was told my mum has endometrial cancer. The family are all in shock still at the moment and we haven't been given a lot of information as yet. Mum is now awaiting an MRI scan to see how invasive the cancer is whether it has spread. As I'm sure you will all agree, the waiting and not knowing is horrible.
My mum is the first person i have known to have cancer, so this is all very new to mum, the family and myself. It sounds silly but I dont even know the right way to be around her. Should we keep taking about it, or is it best to act as normal until we have the scan results?. I obviously dont want to upset her by talking about it, but I also dont want her to think I dont care and that she cant talk to me, if I act like normal. Unfortunately I am a very emotional person, and I'm so worried I am going to get upset and cry in front of her, which I dont want to do as I dont want her worrying about me.
I guess its all a shock still at the moment and it hasnt completely sunk in yet.
Any wise words of help or support would be greatly appreciated.
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 diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis in the family, especially the first one can bring a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
I see you have joined our Womb (uterus) cancer group, this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family.
Follow the above link 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 groups 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.
You can use other methods to contact our Support Services (LINK) 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.
Wishing your mum and all the family all the very best ((hugs))
