I come from a large family and 3 of my sisters have had some form of cancer. One sister that I was closest to passed away at 36 from breast cancer and a 2nd that has been 11 yrs. cancer free from melinoma is now going through a series of tests/biopsies as they think it has returned or a new cancer has formed. The outlook isn't good and I'm really afraid of losing her too. I can't trust the rest of my family as they all have issues, are back stabbers, judgemental, etc. and don't want to lose the one last person in my family that I can actually trust. I know it's not about me and what I'm going through and I'm totally supporting her but just needing some additional advice please??
2006-08-14 10:10:50 · 4 answers · asked by COblonde 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I too am from a large family Third of 11 (7 girls, 4 boys) Both my dad's parents died from cancer. My dad, who is 76 had colon cancer. His sister is undergoing chemo for breast cancer for the second time. One of his brothers died of cancer and his other brother had prostate cancer. My mom's dad died at 42 from Lymphoma. My next youngest sister had breast cancer 12 years ago and I had breast cancer 2 years ago and am susceptible to colon cancer. The best thing I can recommend that that you get involved in some worthy cancer related cause (Lance Armstron Foundation, Susan Komen Foundation, American Cancer Society to name a few). You will find a lot of support from all the other people in similar situations and will find opportunities to educate yourself and others about new treatments, and ways to continue the crusade to stamp out this terrible disease.
2006-08-14 13:37:25 · answer #1 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a mammogram every six months. My cancer was never a lump but a dimple. It was definitely diagnosed at a regular mammogram/sonogram in the early stages. After a biopsy and surgery to remove the cancer I chose the new seed radiation (mammosite. com). My cancer was 1.5 cm which is not small. After five days/2 times a day of treatment I am totally free (at this time) of cancer. Stay on top of the cancer cells the difference is early treatment. Melanoma is the most difficult of all cancers. There are a lot of new treatments. Don't give up and good luck!
2006-08-14 11:08:12 · answer #2 · answered by jodie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk with your doctor about screenings you might want to have. for instance men need to have prostates checked, women and men can be checked for breast cancer. Contact the American Cancer Society for materials on various types of cancer. As far as talking to someone - check with your best friend, pastor or someone you are close to that is not judgemental.
2006-08-14 10:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by Jinx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you take every screening test possible. Discuss all the medical history you know with your doctor, and he/she can recommend what tests you need to keep up with. Best wishes to you and your sister.
2006-08-15 06:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋