Family Support Falters During Cancer Battle

I am so sorry you’re dealing with this situation. I have three daughters and a son. I cannot rely on any of them. All of them are struggling with financial issues and live a hour away from me. I am married and my husband and I are taking care of each other. I cannot believe your sister said you have to pay rent. Does she realize you’re sick? SMH….. I hope they come through for you in the end.

I’m so sorry. It’s an awful feeling. I remember reading these for the first time and realizing my mother, sister and others in the family suck. My mother has called me 4 times in almost a year and over dozen times seeing me in person, and never asked me how I was feeling or doing. My sister is the same. My friends have been the ones checking in on me. My husband is a rock star ♥️ our kids have been great. Our daughter in law has been amazing checking in every day🥰 I wish these stories were rare, but since that’s not the case, lean on who you have and these ladies 💕

I totally understand

I totally understand that I want though the same thing

I understand exactly what you’re going through, but on the other side it will make u a stronger person relying on yourself it did for me. rely on those that are there for you.

I am very sorry that they are treating you that way. Family can be cruel.

You all have my hugs of soothing. I have family idiots too.

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

It does her. I understand. My family was not there for me and my sister is my best friend.... That's about all the family I have. My women friends surrounded me with love and support. It takes a village.

When it comes to cancer, many people don't understand what those with a diagnosis of cancer are going through. Some friends have even questioned my diagnosis, asking if I'm sure I have cancer or if my doctors are certain. This is not only offensive, but also frustrating, as I'm dealing with a lot of stress, expenses, and time-consuming research and trips. I'd rather not have to go through this cancer journey, but I need to take the time to research procedures, treatments, and surgeries instead of rushing into a mastectomy rather than a possible more promising surgery for Stage 1 ILC. I wish people could be more supportive and less critical, understanding that it's my body and my decision. Similar to your experience they are not there to help in a supportive positive way or with physical aid. I understand all have a busy life schedule & us senior citizens all have other health issues to deal with… so I cut them some slack. I simply request them for 🙏 Sending prayers to you all; the best medicine of all.

Family dynamics during cancer treatment can be especially challenging when expectations don't match reality, and feeling unsupported during such a difficult time adds unnecessary stress to an already overwhelming situation. Many patients in this community have shared similar experiences where family relationships become strained during treatment, and it's completely understandable that this uncertainty about housing would increase anxiety before surgery.