I joined today because 3 years ago my mum had a mastectomy. Whilst it was the worst day of our lives, on be known to us my dad was riddled with lung cancer and died a year later! Tragic I know! So fair to say she hasn't wanted to go to any support groups etc.
Now she's been a rock all through lock down on her own. Coped really well.
But now has worries about the cancer coming back in various places. When asked about it she brushes it off.
She does have a follow up consult in April so she can ask. Do I wait or do something? I'm at a loss.
Is this a natural thing she has to go through. All be it 2 years down the line.
And advise would be appreciated.
She seems to have postponed her grief of her body for the grief of my dad.
Were both worriers sorry! Haha
Hi Janice22red welcome to the forum.
It could be that your mum is worrying now because time has passed and she has seen what has happened to your dad and I imagine that it would have been him that she shared her fears with. I also think that having had Cancer the fear of recurrence doesnt ever truly leave us but gets put to the back of our minds until appointments start to come up then it comes back to the front of your mind and maybe this is whats happening for her.
This last year has been the strangest time for lots of folks and there are lots of people who have been very strong prior to this and are now experiencing difficulties with their Moods etc. I think that maybe you wait until the appointment has come and gone and acknowledge that with it coming up it may be making her feel more vulnerable than before as she does not have your dad with her now.
Its ok to worry and I dont think that you will be alone in that.
Sending some hugs for you both.xx
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