I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this

BrianMcFaddenfan24

POSSIBLE TRIGGER WARNING AS MY POST IS ABOUT CANCER

Hiya everyone, last either Thursday or Friday (I can't remember which day it was now) my auntie who is my mum's twin sister came to see us as she wanted to tell us something important in person.

She told us that my eldest cousin has been diagnosed with early caught kidney cancer (he's 45 next week. He has children and grandchildren two great-grandchildren).

My eldest cousin is one those people who will not go to the doctor's or hospital unless he has no choice, but to go, which on this particular day he had no choice, but to go to the A&E department at our local hospital as he's had this constant pain in the middle of his chest for about either 3 months or 3 years (I can't remember which my auntie said it was now).

The pain had become that bad he'd not slept properly for the past three months I think my auntie said it was and he'd ended up going to A&E for help.

It was whilst the hospital was doing tests to find out what was causing my cousin's chest pains that they discovered that he has kidney cancer.

Fortunately, the hospital had found earlier than they usually do due to my cousin having tests done to find out what was causing his chest pains.

The hospital either has or will be putting my cousin on some medication to hopefully shrink it.

Unfortunately I don't have any photos of me and my cousin.

I have one of myself, one of his brothers (he's the eldest of 8 children as his mum has 6 boys and 2 girls) and some of our friends on our last day of school.

One of my old school friends is my fiancé's cleaning manager.

Bluebell21

Hi @BrianMcFaddenfan24 I am so sorry to hear about your cousin. It must have been a shock to hear he has cancer.

I hope they are able to find some treatment to help him.

Take care.

66Mustang

I'm so sorry to hear this 🙁

Holly_Scope

Hi @BrianMcFaddenfan24 I'm really sorry too. It must be incredibly difficult for you all, especially with him having children too. I really feel for your family. It's promising that they've found it early though and it's clear he's got an army of support around him. I'm a big believer in support, strength, and a positive mindset. He will conquer this! 💪

BrianMcFaddenfan24

Ty everyone