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Young Mum
Hello everyone, I'm so grateful for this online community. It's been an overwhelming time for me. I was diagnosed on the 23/12/22 and had a really tough two weeks as I was unable to access any support...
Hi @Stone90
My heart goes out to you having to go through this with two young children.
I was 62 when diagnosed so didn’t have small children to deal with and had a retired husband at home to help which I definately needed.
you will definately need help following the surgery and other treatment .
People will offer to help and in an ideal world you would allocate someone ( close relative or friend) to co ordinate this.
Some simple things before the surgery is to freeze some meals and do a big shop.
But the big thing is you will need “ boots on the ground” for a few weeks after the surgery and people yo babysit when you have the ( many) Medical appointments.
Also worth joining the young persons private group on here - call the helpline if you need assistance there.
Take care🌺
My heart goes out to you having to go through this with two young children.
I was 62 when diagnosed so didn’t have small children to deal with and had a retired husband at home to help which I definately needed.
you will definately need help following the surgery and other treatment .
People will offer to help and in an ideal world you would allocate someone ( close relative or friend) to co ordinate this.
Some simple things before the surgery is to freeze some meals and do a big shop.
But the big thing is you will need “ boots on the ground” for a few weeks after the surgery and people yo babysit when you have the ( many) Medical appointments.
Also worth joining the young persons private group on here - call the helpline if you need assistance there.
Take care🌺