Sarah
Senior Master
As some know, I have become blatantly aware of the effects of cancer this last year. I lost my oldest and dearest friend, who I also happened to be married to, he died a month ago to Metestatic Malignant Melanoma.
My Mum, who went through treatment for Breast Cancer last year has recently been told it is now Metestatic, its in her Lungs, Bones and possibly her Liver.
Although she is about to begin a new round of treatment, I am interested to hear other peoples experiences. More so about possible alternative treatments that people may have had some success with?
Anyone been in a similar position? how did you handle it, what is the best way to support my family as well as dealing with my grief of losing someone close?
I get a lot of "be strong for your Mum", and although I get this from very well meaning people, I find it to be counterproductive to not only my own health but also to my Mum, who is now more worried about me and having trouble concentrating on herself.
One thing I have found with my Mum (which of course may be different for others) it is better to have an open line of communication with the person concerned rather than pretending you are ok!
Whereas with Nick, he wanted everyone to be happy and not cry or be upset for him.
so any good advice is welcome.
Thanks
Sarah
My Mum, who went through treatment for Breast Cancer last year has recently been told it is now Metestatic, its in her Lungs, Bones and possibly her Liver.
Although she is about to begin a new round of treatment, I am interested to hear other peoples experiences. More so about possible alternative treatments that people may have had some success with?
Anyone been in a similar position? how did you handle it, what is the best way to support my family as well as dealing with my grief of losing someone close?
I get a lot of "be strong for your Mum", and although I get this from very well meaning people, I find it to be counterproductive to not only my own health but also to my Mum, who is now more worried about me and having trouble concentrating on herself.
One thing I have found with my Mum (which of course may be different for others) it is better to have an open line of communication with the person concerned rather than pretending you are ok!
Whereas with Nick, he wanted everyone to be happy and not cry or be upset for him.
so any good advice is welcome.
Thanks
Sarah