Just needed to off load a bit. I've been coping quite well with my mum's diagnosis, she's had 4 weeks of chemo so far. Tomorrow I'm taking her to have her head shaved and her wig fitted.
This part, neither of us are ready for. It's now getting more real, if that makes sense? She's chosen 2 beautiful wigs and also a head scarf
Hi , just wanted to say you are doing really well supporting your mum through.this so please know that she will be really touched by your love for her .
i have had cancer twice since 2012 and the most difficult part was telling my two daughters . It’s heartbreaking .
on May 11th this year we are all taking part in Race for Life for Cancer Research . It means si much to me that my family have and still are supporting me .
Be proud of yourself and continue to be at your mums side . It will mean a lot to her and help her fight this battle .
,wishing you both all the very best fir the future ..
Stay strong !!
Hi Hewett25
Welcome to the forum, I'm Daisy53 one of the Community Champions on this forum. I'm sorry to hear about your Mum's diagnosis. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer over four years ago and after having chemo, surgery and radiotherapy I made a full recovery and I'm still cancer free.
Best wishes to you and your Mum.
Daisy53
Sorry to hear this, this must be very hard. If you don’t mind me asking, has she tried the cold cap? It can be very effective at keeping her hair.
She'd had a chat about the cold cap before chemo had started, and decided that it wasn't for her.
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