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Explaining a cancer diagnosis

NAS83421

Hi all

I received a cancer diagnosis recently, and have been struggling to find a way of telling my 22 year old brother. We lost our mum a few years ago and he is living in supported living a distance from me.

My worry is that he will hyperfocus on the worst case scenario and Google absolutely every side effect of treatments and it’ll cause him to spiral into a dark place which has been known to happen previously.

Any help on how to start and manage the conversation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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  • It's a tough one, and I find myself wondering if it might be worth getting in touch with Macmillan Cancer Support to see if they can offer any suggestions. The Cancer Research UK forum is another option.

    If you haven't already done so, it might also pay to make anyone involved in caring for your brother (such as support workers) aware of the situation too. 

    I wish you all the best.

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  • It's a tough one, and I find myself wondering if it might be worth getting in touch with Macmillan Cancer Support to see if they can offer any suggestions. The Cancer Research UK forum is another option.

    If you haven't already done so, it might also pay to make anyone involved in caring for your brother (such as support workers) aware of the situation too. 

    I wish you all the best.

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