Breast Cancer Advice Center

My mum has breast cancer?

my mum has just bin diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2 and has to go into hospital. im living with her and am pretty close to her and im finding it hard to stay strong for my little brothers...have you been in this situation before and how did you deal with it? thank you.

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1. I know it is hard to be strong in these situations but everyone around you needs to see you smile and laugh; it will be very difficult and sometimes they will see the fear in your eyes anyway but you must keep going. I found hiding in the bathroom for a few moments of my own tears was often my safe haven. Do little things for your mom to keep her spirits up. Believe it or not high spirits along with hope and prayer make every difference. She needs a strong will now and an even stronger support system. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
2. My mother also was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago. It is in remission now. Your mother has to fight now like never before. If she takes chemo, it is not easy. Support her in every way. I offer you and your mother my prayers tonight. God bless.
3. Hon I am so sorry to hear that. My neighbor had been diagnosed with the same and she came out of it just fine. My sister had cancer when she was 15 and I practically had to raise my younger brothers for the next two years while she was having treatments. It as stressful and scary and when I needed to cry I just did it. There is only so much a person can handle and some times you just have to let those tears flow. No one says you have to be strong all the time after all you are only human and can only be so strong. I wish the best for your Mom and your family. Take care.
4. I have been there and I am sorry for your pain. At these times, it is best to remember that you are there not only as your mother's son but your brother's role model. You must be strong for him as well as yourself. Think about what your mother would want you to do to help your brother through these difficult times. I wish you the best my friend and I will pray for your mother's recovery. May God bless you and your family.
5. Im a mamas boy...I'm sorry to hear that...Stay strong in any situation...
6. my mom's best friend was diagnosed from breast cancer and passed away last year. although i am not in close enough range to know how you're feeling or how to deal with it, i would suggest helping her out with house things and spending a lot of time with her doing old time favorite things- just things that will uplift her spirits and take her mind off her situation every now and again. be sure to keep her laughing :)
7. I am very,very sorry.Make her laugh once and a while.Take her places,any places you think she would like to go.Do things with her,and help her with things she likes to do.She will surely thank you for it,and you will be feeling very strong abd happy also.
8. Almost 10 years ago my mom had breast cancer and it kept comming back so they did surgury on her to remove it and she was fine and has been ever since so dont give up hope!!