How do I support my mom through this?

ebell

My mom was just diagnosed with DCIS, and will be going in for a lumpectomy if not mastectomy(depending on test results) and then through radiation.

Please tell me what I can do to be the most supportive? If you could share any assistance you received-however small or great that helped you.  l want my mom to feel comforted, nutured, strong & prepared for what is to come. Any ideas are greatly sppreciated

Sending healing thoughts to all.

Erin

rc778

Hi Erin,

Your mom is lucky to have you.  My daughter was 17 when I was diagnosed.  Although I recovered pretty quickly from my bilateral mastectomy, my range of motion and energy levels were much less. My daughter helped me with things around the house (reaching up was tough so she helped putting dishes and clothes away).  I couldn't look over my shoulder to drive so she was my driver for a few weeks...payback for all the times I drove her and her friends around.  Most importantly, she kept me company quite often rather than going out with her friends (without me even asking her to).  That's what meant the most.  I'm lucky to have her.   Your mom will get through this.  I know the first few weeks are very hard but it does get better and life will get back to normal.  Good luck with everything.

mrkffr11

Erin,  I concur, your mother is very lucky to have you.