Seeking help!

Hi Shani,

It sounds like both you and your Mum are having a really tough time of it - but I think you're taking the right steps in reaching out and asking for some help.

Can I suggest first that you give Cancer Council Helpline a call on 13 11 20 (it's free). They have a confidential telephone information and support line and anyone can call including family and friends. They have specially trained staff who can answer your questions about your Mum's cancer and treatment and can offer emotional or practical support for you both.

There are other services that you might want to link in with (but I don’t want to overwhelm you) - so when you have a minute you might want to check out the following:

• CanTeen offer support for young people who have a parent with cancer -- http://www.canteen.org.au/cancer-in-my-family/mum-or-dad-has-cancer/

• Cancer Council Australia's website has some useful cancer information - http://www.cancer.org.au/

• BeyondBlue might be a good place to get some advice and tips to help your Mum OR your Mum might even want to speak with one of their team or via the online web chat - http://www.beyondblue.org.au/

I hope this give you some ideas of where you can seek help for you and your Mum.

Please come back and tell us how you both go.

Sending a big cyber cuddles

~Daina