Newly diagnosed mother

Hi @Sgamble, just wanted to say what a wonderful job you're doing with your mum. The day I had my biopsies I was at breast screen and already knew that I had breast cancer (dimpling, tumour etc etc) and there were two lovely ladies in the waiting area. One was also having a biopsy and the other was there to support her. I was upset and having a quiet cry and they told me that after the biopsy they were going out for a special lunch and then invited me along. Well after such a beautiful display of kindness it just made me cry that bit harder because when you're not 100% someone being nice to you breaks all your defences. I thanked them profusely but didn't go out to lunch with them. If however I had taken family with me I reckon I would've gone out for a nice lunch somewhere because it's almost like a reward for having gone through something unpleasant. Perhaps broach the subject with your mum and see how she feels. Also I know that the other ladies have mentioned counseling but I think I would be giving my mum the cancer council telephone number 131120 so if there is anything she needs to discuss and doesn't feel comfortable talking to yourself or other family members about she can off load to the counselor. She may never use it or she may but at least she will have it. Sending  you both a big hug. Xx Cath