CommunitiesRenal Cell (Kidney) CancerHow do you cope when family doesn't understand your cancer fears?

How do you cope when family doesn't understand your cancer fears?

SC

Community Member

2 days ago

Im having liver surgery in a few days to remove the rcc that I spread from my kidney. Ill be doing keytruda after that. Im pretty scared. My family doesn't act like its a big deal. It is to me. This is so hurtful. Right now it feels worse than actually having the cancer come back.

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CA

Community Member

2 days ago

The isolation that comes from feeling like others don't grasp the weight of what you're facing can feel overwhelming, especially when those people are the ones you most need support from right now. Many in this community have found that family members sometimes minimize medical situations as their own way of coping with fear, though that doesn't make it less painful when you need understanding the most. Consider sharing some specific ways they could support you, or connecting with others here who truly understand what you're going through during this challenging time.

CP

Community Member

10 hours ago

Keytruda

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