My baby has breast cancer

Hi there

Of course you are scared. It's a scary thing. I always said I was glad it was me and not one of my kids.  One thing to be grateful for is that your GP took it seriously and persevered with testing. I have met a couple of young women in my travels who were told they couldn't possibly have cancer because they were too young and by the time they were finally diagnosed they were stage 4. 

The other girls are right. All you can do is take one day at a time. Write down your questions for the doctors and if necessary write the answers down so that you can go over them again later. Get a my journey kit for your daughter and you can both read it. It has lots of useful information. The early days of the unknown are particularly hard. It's ok to cry, be angry and upset. Try to be honest with your feelings.  There will be times that you will feel completely useless but trust me, just being there counts for a lot. Accept any help you are offered and remember that this illness will take it's toll on the people surrounding your daughter as well. Look after yourself as she is going to need you. I wish you, your daughter and your family all the best. Karen xox