Cancer Survivors Network

Hi all. I'm a 24-year-old from the Midwest and I'm helping take care of my mother, who has advanced breast cancer. It's been very difficult. My dad (who was my mother's husband) died of cancer in '96. I'd love to email or chat with others who've been involved in taking care of their parents when they have cancer. My email's jenneruss@hotmail.com. Thanks.

Hello Jennifer. My name is Lori and I'm 23. My mother also has cancer. Between my dad and I we are taking care of her. She started her first Chemo treatment on Thursday. I know how tough it is. Would like to talk to you sometime. Since we both are going through similiar situations. Take care, my e-mail is piglet8122@hotmail.com

I was 23 when my mother was diagnosed with cancer and my dad and I had to take care of her. She lived for four months after she was diagnosed. I'm now 26, but will never forget what it feels like to have to care for your own mother. You have to be strong for her, yet be strong for yourself. There may be times when you have to get away, and I would encourage you to do just that. If you don't save time for yourself, you will be lost as well she is.

It is difficult caring for a parent, when for so long they took care of you. But stay positive for everyone involved, including your dad. No one can know what it's like unless you go through it. I hope your mother's chemo works out well, and she lives on for many years to come.

Hi, my mother had breast cancer and even went into remission but it came back and she went through every type of chemo and radition there is and she passed away dec.23 this past year. It has been very hard. I have 3 small childern twin boys who are 2 and a 4 yr old girl. Shock just wore off and now feeling the pain and it hurts....

Hi, I saw your message and I am also 39, but caring for my mother who recently has been diagnosed with glioblastoma which is a grade 4 brain tumor and is also terminal. My mother requires 24 hour care and this has turned my life upside down also leaving me as yourself feeling scared and completely helpless. I have a 5 year old son and so much time and attention has been taken away from him I am terrified of what this will do to him over time. I had to quit my job and move into my mothers home with her leaving my home and my husband . Although he does try to come around to help as much as possible what is this going to do to our relationship? This is so hard I just pray to God for the strength I need to help my mother and to stay strong for her and my family. If you want to chat nkarkut1210@aol.com