bad week

I've waited a few days to post, but I know that someone out there has gone, or is going through this too...

It might sound hard to believe, but I don't know anyone who has had breast cancer; that is until this past week. My mom was just diagnosed with it, and I'm so scared. She has been like a rock in my family, never sick--never hurt. With the exception of having given birth, she's never been in the hospital. Learning of her condition has shaken me; I know it sounds naive, but the posibility of losing my mother has never really entered my mind.

I've been doing research and trying to learn all that I can about the diagnosis, treatment, recovery rate, but it just doesn't seem real to me, so I'm turning to you because I'm sure that some of you have dealt with this in your lives. As I said before, I don't know anyone whose had breast cancer. What should we expect? What was your experience. If you're willing to share, I'd really appreciate it.

TIA
-Allison

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I think the best thing you could do is just spend as much time with your mom as possible. Be there for her as much as she has been there for you.

You never know--there is the possibility that she can COMPLETELY recover

Best wishes!

Your family is in my prayers!

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Posted by kahlua716

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I think the best thing you could do is just spend as much time with your mom as possible. Be there for her as much as she has been there for you.

You never know--there is the possibility that she can COMPLETELY recover

Best wishes!

Your family is in my prayers!

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This is so well said- I totally agree.

SO sorry sweetie!!!! She's in my prayers-- we are all here for you!!!!

I am so sorry that your family is going through this. 9 years ago, this past August my aunt & godmother was diagnosed with breast cancer.... Stage 4 to be exact. She was determined to beat it. They gave her an aggressive treatment of Chemo. She was sick for a day or 2 after the treatment but went to work like normal every other day. She did lose her hair but it grew back after all her treatments were done. There was one thing I overheard my aunt telling someone....

'God only gives the hard things to people who can handle it'

I wish you and your family all the best.

Im so sorry you are going through this it will be a tough time but you guys will get through this and beat it I do know of one person who had breast cancer and they caught it in the later stages they had to give her kemo(sp) and a mastectomy but in the end she is now ree of the cancer and doing great I hope your mother gets better and i will pray or her

Fhs mom has been in recovery for over 5 years now. She is doing great. Think good thoughts, stay strong Allison.

Hearing that your mother has cancer is the worst thing anyone can ever deal with but to be completely honest with you...it might sound crazy.......breast cancer is the cancer to get if you are going to have cancer. There is such a great and high survival rate. It's better if she caught it early, but if not, there is still such great odds. Also, I know it is a huge hassle, but if someone could take her to Sloan in the city, they perform miracles like you wouldn't believe..

I know you're scared but I've known so many women who had breast cancer and it was just a rough time in their life, but they are all here today.

Good luck and you're in my prayers

Im so sorry to hear this, I hope that she gets better, and she will. I will keep your mom and your family in my thoughts and prayers

FMIL is a survivor just diagnosed last year and she is doing great! Best of luck to you and your family

I feel so bad for you and your family. It's a very tough situation to go through. Be strong for your Mom and hang in there, sweety. I will say a prayer!

im really sorry to hear that - i really dont know what to say but I will be thinking and praying for your mom, you and your family - hang in there!

I am so sorry. Your mom is in my prayers.

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Posted by AlBaBride

I've waited a few days to post, but I know that someone out there has gone, or is going through this too...

It might sound hard to believe, but I don't know anyone who has had breast cancer; that is until this past week. My mom was just diagnosed with it, and I'm so scared. She has been like a rock in my family, never sick--never hurt. With the exception of having given birth, she's never been in the hospital. Learning of her condition has shaken me; I know it sounds naive, but the posibility of losing my mother has never really entered my mind.

I've been doing research and trying to learn all that I can about the diagnosis, treatment, recovery rate, but it just doesn't seem real to me, so I'm turning to you because I'm sure that some of you have dealt with this in your lives. As I said before, I don't know anyone whose had breast cancer. What should we expect? What was your experience. If you're willing to share, I'd really appreciate it.

TIA
-Allison

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My aunt was just diagnosted also not too long ago and the report was not bad from doctor it was in one area, no spread and she is going through a small dose of Chemo every three weeks. The doctors say it looks good. Fm if you want to talk. everything will be fine....

My grandmother beat breast cancer and so did my aunt. My grandmother just had to have her breat removed no chemo or anything. My aunt had multiple tumors in her breasts. One was milimeters away from a lymph node. She had to have both breasts removed, chemo and radiation. She had good days and bad days but was determined to beat it and she did. Never give up hope. You and your family are in my prayers. Also Sloan-Kettering is the best place to go. They have the most up to date cancer care.