So, we had our son William and his partner up earlier on bringing me my birthday gifts- bless them! Then we sat them down and told them about Jay. William was really calm about it all and that worries me he was a bit too calm I feel. I apologised when I told him and told him we were going to try to tell them in a roundabout way i.e., being economical with the truth but Jay just decided to tell them everything William said he's rather we told him other than him not knowing and I said to him we were worried because he needs to drive to work, and this would be on his mind but he said he would be fine but just wonder if he will. He's our only child- not a child but a man of almost 30 years old. He has a good woman by his side though in his partner Nicole as they were leaving, I gave them both a big hug- and little Myla too of course! and the tears started so I just told them to go and bless Nicole she said `she's sure it won't be as bad as what we imagine when we see the oncologist on Thursday`. Had a phone call with the sheltered housing association too just to confirm that they have our application I had asked them if we are allowed to take our dog and they said yes, but unfortunately like everything else it's a waiting list and it'll be when and if one becomes available and even then, we're somewhere way down the list but at least our application has been acknowledged. Mentioned this to William too and he agreed that he thinks we need to be somewhere like that for Jay's sake he really is an old head on young shoulders, and I just don't give him the credit he needs. So, I'm feeling really upset just now and riddled with guilt but it's something that needed to be done. So he just wants us to keep him updated about this procedure of getting a stent or nephostromy done when it will get done and what treatment they put him back on to try to at least contain the cancer. I was on here chatting with one of the nurses today and she sent me a lot of links as to what happens with stent and nephostromy procedures and I asked her if they will be able to contain the cancer and she said they will go down all avenues they can to find something that will work. I just hope they can. Take Care All
Vicky x
Awww Vicky sounds like you had an emotional day. I definitely think you did the right thing telling your son and making him aware of all that is going on. Like my mum she always tries to protect me and my mental health as I am a massive worrier but I think him not knowing would bother him more in the long run. It's a big help knowing he has a supportive partner as well and even if he appeard calm to you at least you know if he does need to have a moment and just didn't want to in front of you and Jay then he has Nicole by his side. Xx big hugs xx
Hi Vicky,
I think you did the right thing even tho it’s extremely difficult I know. I had to tell my son and daughter age 43 and 37. My daughter just burst out crying and my son keeps everything in,
Its not easy but they will be there as support for you if you don’t want to say anything to Jay if your feeling down.
Big hug coming your way. Xx
Cath
Thanks Cath.
William is like me a bit. He bottles things- then explodes! I really hope he's going to be alright. I was even messaging him to make sure he got home alright as he was driving but he hasn't answered and that worries me. But as I said he really is an old head on young shoulders. Take Care.
Vicky x
Yes, has been very emotional Louise. You try to protect your kids as I'm sure your mum is doing with you but they're not babies anymore and sometimes they need to experience the `real world`. Yes, Nicole is a good lass and I'm so glad he's got her.
Vicky x
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