Daughter with breast cancer

Bethann619
Bethann619 Member Posts: 1
edited August 2015 in Caring for Someone with Breast cancer

how do you cope with daughter diagnosed & not me? She is only 31 with a 5 month baby girl.

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited June 2015

    So sorry Bethann. No easy answers to your question. Unfortunately more and more younger women are getting BC and doctors tend to be more aggressive with treatment because they are so young.

    Be there for her as I know you will. Let us know what the Drs are saying and we will try to help. This forum is a godsend and a lifeline for many of us. Remember it isn't a death sentence. No walk in the park either but we all can attest we got through it and she will too.

    Keep the faith and keep us posted.

    Diane

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  • lauren32
    lauren32 Member Posts: 46
    edited June 2015

    Hi Bethann

    I have huge empathy for your daughter and for you as I have seen how this impacts and affects an entire family especially having such a little baby and what is supposed to be such a happy time focused on a child. I was 32 when diagnosed last year and my children were 5 and 2. I am finishing up radiation treatment and have started hormone blockers this is such a tough journey especially for young mothers and their families. My family has been incredible helping us along the way with our kids cooking for us praying and just being strong and positive. I can see how much my mom hurts and worries for me and our family so I know what you are going through but I can also say that her being so strong has really helped me xx thinking of your daughter and these boards have really helped me to feel that others have gone through similar and come out stronger on the other side!! There are wonderful ladies on this site

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  • michele1028
    michele1028 Member Posts: 12
    edited August 2015

    my daughter, age 40, with 4 very young children has just been diagnosed. I, too have been searching for the best way I can help her. I am available to her 24/7. Whatever she needs. She knows she can say anything at all to me. When she's afraid I listen and comfort her and never make her feel that her fears are foolish. I am there for grandchildren for whatever they need and that's the bedt thing I can do for her. Good luck with your fight.

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  • Tresjoli2
    Tresjoli2 Member Posts: 868
    edited August 2015

    I'm 40 with an 8yo and a 3yo. Help with childcare is the big thing I wished I had. I'm beat, and tere are so many times I want to just lie down...but I have to take care of the kids. It is #1 on my list

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