Shattered :(

We're here for you darll! 

You are reeling with shock at the moment as this was the last thing you expected.

This sort of news is never good to get at any time, but right at the time your daughter's doing the HSC??  That sucks! 

I admire you very very much for not telling your daughter at such an important time of her life- just goes to show what a thoughtful and great mum you are!  A Champion mum for being her daughter first.  Good on you.

But perhaps I think it would help if you had talked to your partner or husband about what's happened.  Don't keep it all bottled up - you need support at this moment.

If it helps (and I hope it does) my advice to you is mainly around how to approach these new tests. 

Cliched as this sounds (but it's not meant to be) try not to panic.

I know it's hard not to, try to think as positive as possible...you are already doing that by reflecting on your earlier tests which were all good.  Try to remember this as you undergo the new tests.

Perhaps repeat this message in your head while the tests are going on...??  Whatever works for you.  For me positive mantra's like that and positive thoughts helped heaps. Keep that in mind all the time and go through the process of these new tests.

I think you have a very good oncologist who is obviously proactive and has actioned this very quickly - which is excellent!

Trust in him, think positively as possible while you have the tests and try not to panic.  Remember we're all here for you so do blog and let us know how you're going.

Do you live in Melbourne at all?  If you need to have a cuppa with someone and just a good old chat - I could meet you.  Just a thought...

I'll be thinking of you these next few days and sending my positive thoughts and wishes to you.

Luv Helen