My mom has breast cancer

Just got the call today. Took out a cyst earlier in the week, but the cancer was small enough that it took the biopsy to confirm it. They'll have to go back in to try to get the rest, then probably radiation therapy and possibly even a mastectomy.

Our family has been generally healthy (even though my father has smoked like a chimney ever since I can remember), so this is all new to us. Also - she turns 65 in a week and a half, which means she'll be switching over to Medicare...so no more co-pays on the medication she'll need.

I'm tearing up typing this. Help.

If they've caught it early, that's great. I think my mother-in-law was about the same age when she got it as your mother is now. It's tough, but they have great treatments now.
Keep us informed. we'll be thinking about you

All I can do is send healing vibes her way, and hope for you all that they have caught it and can make your Mom better. I hope that the worst part is over for you all.

Take care, Laura

Please know that we're all here for you and your mom. Sending prayers and positive energy your way, sweetie. Hang in there

Blessings,

Sue

My sister underwent lumpectomy, chemo and radiation therapy a couple of years ago (she was 47 at the time). She has been cancer-free since then.

There have been great strides in the treatment of breast cancer. I hope that your mother responds to treatment as well as my sister did. Once you get over the shock, be strong and be there for your mother. We will be here for you.

(((((((((Paragon))))))))))

On edit: Don't forget to do self-breast exams and get mammograms yourself. It is important!

I am so sorry man. :(. I'll pray for her.

my mom died of cancer 7 years' ago-it's hard, I know.
Also, don't give up hope. See if the hospital has a cancer social worker to steer your family towards support groups and special help in this difficult time.

LC

have faith that she`ll be alright. it`s going to be tough but looks like they caught it in time before it grew large. good luck to your mom and you hang in there for her. now it`s your turn to hold her hand.

It's so hard when a loved one is diagnosed with this dreaded disease. I know because I have lost immediate family members. Stay strong; be kind to your Mom and let her know how much you love her.

Good karma coming your way.

She was also faced with the possibility of mastectomy and chemo after getting a biopsy. They did operate, took some tissue off her breast (she told me not that much) and removed two lymph nodes from her armpit area. This was done as outpatient surgery. It turned out good in that mastactony was ruled out and chemo was not necessary.

This happened in May and she just completed her last radiation treatment a few weeks back.

I'm telling this to you to say things may not be as bad as it seems although, like you, I was plenty worried. I will be sending thoughts and prayers your way and will hope for the best with your mother. Keep us updated on your mother's progress. I know what you are going through.


BTW my moms cancer showed up on a self examination as the mammogram was clean. Keep this in mind ladies.

She was in her 80s though.

Sounds like they caught it early. Hug your mom and keep positive thoughts. I had cervical cancer when I was 32 but the doctors got it all and I have not had a recurrence.

she is currently in remission. like your mom, hers was caught early. I think they always say that surgery is possible. This does not mean it will have to happen.

If she has insurance, she should hang on to it. You can have Medicare as well as your own insurance.

Do what you can to keep her comfortable during treatments. have people around to help encourage her to eat, and to talk to. Have her sleep and let her be when she needs that. Let her know that she's in charge as far as what everyone is to do for her. (Moms are used to doing for others. ) Letting her know you love her is better than expressing constant fear or tension. if she likes to read get her books on breast cancer. help her to find out what foods she can find tolerable and be certain to have them on hand and prepare them . "Mother hen" her. Be funny and let her be funny. Get her her favorite music and movies. others are to take care of daily concerns, bills, cleaning, family crisis, etc. She is to focus on her healing. There are support groups everywhere. If there are any family members or friends who have been where she is , contact them now! My mom has a 90 year-old aunt who survived breast cancer 20 years ago. Medical science is far more advanced than that today. My mom took vitamins for years and she was told that women who do this fare better with the treatment side-effects. If she takes them, good, if not have her take some before she begins treatment ( I don't think she could tolerate them if she has Chemo.)

My heart sank when I read your post title. It's a truth for all to0 many of us. Love and the best to you and your beloved mom.

all goes well!! They are catching it early. Watch youself too, men can also get breast cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!


GEP

they do alot more today for breast cancer...I have a good friend who is a survivor of breast cancer...my prays to you and your Mom.

(((Hugs Friend)))

Thank goodness se found it when it was that small.. She will be fine, and you will all get through this.. It;s hard now, because once that word has been said, it never goes away.. But you will make it, and SHE will make it too:): Positive thoughts headed your way :)

((((Paragon)))))

The situations are almost exactly the same.And that's good news because a year later my mom is doing excellent,and I bet your mom will be too.No masectomy was needed,and it sounds like they most likely caught it early enough in your mom.

Expect the hair loss,and even radiation burns (I didn't expect the burns so I was suprised at how bad it looked).

Hang in there,and try to keep her spirits up (my mom stayed in awesome spirits even during the worst of the chemo and it definately helped I believe).

It sounds like she will make it.

and she is fine now!! I hope everything works out for your mom and you..

stay strong for your Mom.
she'll need you.
count on us here to help you through it.

will be thinking of your Mom.

Major drag.

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Which is always a big plus. Try to think positive. My mom always says, "If you claim it, you own it." So claim a positive outcome.

I'll be thinking of you.

I'm sorry to hear about your mother, but take heart in the fact that more and more women are surviving this disease and livng for many, many years after. (I work at a hospital, and I'm involved in researching cancer studies.) It sounds like they caught your mother's early and that it's isolated--that's a very good sign. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

With lots of love and good wishes for your mom and your whole family.
:loveya:

I can't remember... are you male or female? If you're female, is part of your concern wondering if you'll get it, too? Take care of yourself and your mom!

Keep us updated on her situation!

Best,
Rebecca

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And men, please don't think breast cancer is a woman's disease. Examine yourselves, and let your doctor know if there's a history of breast cancer in your family.

I've known a woman that is leading a healthy life after going through the surgery and all the pain. If you are worried ask many questions to the doctors so you are never in the dark about anything.

Support her

DEMMAN

her and support her in every possible way.

Unfortunately, she used hormones for ten years, before the results of the studies were confirmed. Taking them for more than five years is really bad.

She only had a mastectomy and the breast cancer hasnt reoccurred but...she takes tamoxifen and is now experiencing precancerous uterine bleeding. I am pleading with her to just have a hysterectomy and be done with it since tamoxifen is known to cause uterine cancer. But she's from the old school and doesn't do a thing unless the doctor tells her to.

All I am saying is that there is hope for your mother too but problems crop up and you pray and you do everything you can--being informed in crucial.

When this first occurred, I was scared to death as you understandably are but as I talked to more and more people about it, I learned that many people survive breast cancer--I've met plenty of coworkers who are survivors because I shared my concern.

Do a lot of reading and research on the net. You'll learn how to help your mom. I bought lots of healthy foods and vitamins for her during chemo. Chemo made her very tired and nauseaous and she lost her hair. I bought her a really good wig before it all came out. But it is advised to let a patient do as much as they can for themselves because over concern can make them feel more helpless and less in control of their lives when the disease is already taking over.

I wish you the best and I am sure things will turn out well for you.