children

currently 2 weeks post bilat Mxs, awaiting oncotype
i have 2 girls 13 and 10. my 10year old has a friend in her class whose mum was diagnosed with br ca jan this year - heard today she is terminal
my daughter was very upset when she was told that i have br ca too, but understood that it was all going to be fine, obviously a lot of talk and support at school, but this news is devastating
i feel more concerened about the pain and upset that the girls and my husband, family and friends than me
how can i helpthem?

Hi Na123

While you are waiting for other members to respond to your post, I’ve attached a link to our publication about Talking to your children:

www2.breastcancercare.org.uk/sites/default/files/bcc_talking_with_your_children_web_0.pdf

I hope this is of some help to you.

Very best wishes

Janet

BCC Moderator