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My aunt is a few years older than my Mum, approx 53. She has been to see gynae because she has had continuous bleeding for the past 18m. She did seek help for this earlier but was told it's probably normal - menopause etc. She was also distracted (?) with seeking out a diagnosis for breathing issues and after finally receiving a diagnosis, went back to her GP who referred her to gynae who have done tests (I assume a smear) and called her yesterday asking her to go and see them today as it's very important. She has been told she has cancer of the uterus and will need a CT scan, a hysterectomy and also possibly radiotherapy.
My Mum is in bits. She doesn't have a lot to do with her other siblings but spends a fair bit of time talking to/visiting/hosting this sister.
I've tried to comfort my Mum (she just told me now when I called her at lunch) by saying, perhaps naively, that if it is within the uterus, and a hysterectomy is performed, followed by radiography, that all will be ok. But it's not is it? Even if she gets the all clear it's shit. She's going to be very poorly and it's shit. And what if she doesn't get the all clear....
My Grandma (Mum's Mum) died from cancer of the stomach 10 years ago and I think this is partly why my Mum is so upset as it's bringing back memories and also, her love for her sister.
I don't know what to do. I like this Aunt but I don't have much to do with her and so don't really feel a great deal. I feel really upset for my Mum.