Mum diagnosed with breast cancer...

[Mymeems]

Never started a thread on here before, and I'm gutted it's such a downbeat one, but found out yesterday that Mum has breast cancer. It's a small lump and has been caught early, so that's a bonus, but will have to have op, radiotherapy and chemo.. don't know what I'm looking for really, just some advice about what I can do, what to expect...feel so useless.. thanks

Just be there for her, I do know what you are going through and my thoughts are with you x

I was diagnosed with bc last August and I had a mastectomy in October. Since then I've met a lot of women who have bc. It's a shock to be diagnosed with any serious disease, but there are a lot of positive outcomes and a lot of support out there. Breast Cancer Care has a v. good website and lots of information. Cancer Research likewise.

If you are close to your mum, you will need support too. Don't be afraid to ask for it!

I haven't got any benefits sorted out yet. I'm in an awkward position though. The breast cancer nurse may be able to tell you more.

Are you going to appointments with your mum?

thanks... we are very close and I think we're both still in quite a bit of shock as she only found out yesterday afternoon.. Dad was with her at that appointment, but we'll all be going to something with her, she has an operation booked for Feb, to take out the lump and surrounding area, then it's radio and chemo therapies... She actually works for the NHS so is ok money wise for a bit. I know there are people in far worse situations, it's just hard to get your head around. I'm a bit of an emotional nut at the best of times! Sorry that you've had such a lot to deal with hellobellosback, I hope you are able to get your situation sorted soon.

sorry to hear this mymeems.

My mum had breast cancer and the lump removed about 3 yrs ago.She's fine now and had had the all clear.
Such a shock when it happens to someone you love.
Good news that they have caught it early ,there is wonderful very effective treatment nowadays so despite the shock you should expect a positive outcome.

I found the bc team very kind and helpful. It is difficult to get your head around! Everything happens very quickly as well. Every situation is different, and if you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed, it is quite normal!

Breast Cancer Care has people to talk to for friends and family affected by bc. It's important to talk sometimes, and not to get isolated.

thanks for replies... will look at those sites and try and get my head together...it's just so weird that I can't rely on her for this one, she's always my first port of call.. not that I mean to sound all poor me, I'm more concerned for her obviously.