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Hand hold please. Parents with cancer.

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HappyBinosaur · 17/06/2022 07:28

One of my parents is having tests today after some worrying symptoms and it could possibly be cancer. They’ve had cancer before a few years ago but in a different place.
I normally try not to worry until there is actually something to worry about but one of my step parents is also very unwell with cancer at the moment and so is one of my in-laws.
I am worried for them the most obviously also for my dc. I can’t even imagine having to tell them a third grandparent has cancer. We are very close to our parents and it all seems like so much in a short space of time.

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 17/06/2022 07:42

Here to hold your hand. I pray its not what you're all fearing and if it is I pray for strength for you all. X

HappyBinosaur · 17/06/2022 09:50

Thank you.
She’s been sent for an emergency scan but also told that it’s more likely not to be cancer. It’s great that they re being so efficient and thorough.
It is still a huge worry as the other 2 of our parents with cancer are very unwell and I can’t even imagine how everyone will cope if this turns out to be cancer too.

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Rainallnight · 17/06/2022 10:40

I’m so sorry. My parents had cancer on and off and sometimes at the same time for years and it really sucks. There’s no way round that.

We’ve lost both of them now and while it wasn’t great for anyone, the DC got through it and are very matter of fact and philosophical about it.

Try and make sure you’re getting real life support from friends etc because this sort of thing asks a lot of you.

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 17/06/2022 11:16

I don't want to give you any (what could be but hopefully isnt) false hope, but. I doubt the hospital would say to you "Its likely not to be cancer if they weren't 99.9999% certain.

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