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Somya.P
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Hello @Ari768
I'm really sorry to hear about your mother's diagnosis. It's completely normal to feel unsteady and anxious, especially considering the upcoming surgeries and treatments. My thoughts are with both of you. Please remember that you don't have to go through this alone. Have you considered talking to a therapist or counselor? Maybe they can help you navigate your emotions and provide coping strategies.
Let me go ahead and tag a few members of our community who are or might have been in a similar situation as you, to invite them to share their experiences:
@Peter1960 @TheodoreM @Carmen2021 @BimBim5 @michael_T2D @nickiyangyy @Ana526 @Tonyepps @noylemc @SOMSAB @divemdeb @mariagrady13 @Serena6590 @Toetobes @Gwynne75 @Sageswan @JenniferReyes21 @Sdbonnett @KHooper @Anita62 @terrywilliams @kathyW @Deboharry @Kimmy2021 @danielleu @Ncgirl @ptomlinson @Shellbell5724 @rowland.samanthaclaire @Shad80 @Larryafhw @BridgetK @Colliegirl @carolb456 @Nmangy @nleisten1984 @cazarezpina @Jennylizbeth1 @cachisho @Abethngere @Bree73 @KgolaSekee @Talchavez @Kerris @Bcjaynes @charles.895623 @showlovetoall @Ldcgaynor @Rhaston
Hello everyone,
Do you have any words of advice for our friend here as they go through this difficult time?
Please take care,
Somya from the Carenity team
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@Courtney_J I am getting very nervous and scared because the surgery is July 13, 2021. My parents both died this year so I dont have them to talk to. My mom died on Feb 16, 2021 with a sickness she was suffering for 18 months so i was dealing with that for the last months and then my dad had a major stroke 3 weeks after my mom passed away and he could no longer go back to his assistance living so we had to find a nursing home. We found one he was only in there 3 weeks and then he passed away on May 6, 2021. Right after all that I was diagnosed with cancer so I have been on a train that is non-stop. I feel like I am so tried out and I dont have much energy left. My sisters are not helpful they keep telling me just pray. They both got to take 2 weeks vacation after my mom and dad passed away. I have not even had time to take a breather I am just on the train of bad luck. That is how I am feeling.
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Symptoms and complications of breast cancer
What was your age and what initial symptoms did you experience at onset?
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@Courtney_J I am getting very nervous and scared because the surgery is July 13, 2021. My parents both died this year so I dont have them to talk to. My mom died on Feb 16, 2021 with a sickness she was suffering for 18 months so i was dealing with that for the last months and then my dad had a major stroke 3 weeks after my mom passed away and he could no longer go back to his assistance living so we had to find a nursing home. We found one he was only in there 3 weeks and then he passed away on May 6, 2021. Right after all that I was diagnosed with cancer so I have been on a train that is non-stop. I feel like I am so tried out and I dont have much energy left. My sisters are not helpful they keep telling me just pray. They both got to take 2 weeks vacation after my mom and dad passed away. I have not even had time to take a breather I am just on the train of bad luck. That is how I am feeling.
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Ari768
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Last activity on 08/09/2023 at 12:16 PM
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A month ago, I learned that my mother has breast cancer. Since it has spread too far for the lump to be removed, she will need a mastectomy, lymph node removal, and reconstructive surgery. I am 17 years old and have so far proven to be rather strong, but tonight I feel unsteady and anxious. Despite their best efforts, my friends struggle to understand because they are not in the same situation. The operation for my mother is coming up, and I have no idea what to anticipate from that or the subsequent radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Please accept my thanks: x