my friends mom have cervix cancer. and shes getting surgery. i just want to know.. will she maybe be okay afterwards.. like is it deadly if it doesnt spread?
2006-08-30 18:17:44 · 12 answers · asked by hockeyGG 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
my mom had it like 20 years ago as well and she's fine
I'm sure it will be okay!
2006-08-30 18:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by Krn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many factors influence the outcome of cervical cancer. These include:
The type of cancer
The stage of the disease
The age and general physical condition of the woman
Pre-cancer conditions are completely curable when followed up and treated properly. The chance of being alive in 5 years (5-year survival rate) for cancer that has spread to the inside of the cervix walls but not outside the cervix area is 92%.
However, the 5-year survival rate falls steadily as the cancer spreads into other areas.
Complications
Some types of cervical cancer do not respond well to treatment.
The cancer may come back (recur) after treatment.
Women who have treatment to save the uterus have a high risk of the cancer coming back (recurrence).
Surgery and radiation can cause problems with sexual, bowel, and bladder function.
Please see the webpages for more details on Cervical cancer.
2006-08-31 01:30:12 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A number of factors all enter into play here. Her age, the stage of the cancer, her physical state and most importantly her mental and emotional state.
Most cancer treatment centers now don't recommend the surgery since it interfers with the amount of radiation that can be administered. If all parts are in their proper place a higher dosage of radiation can be delivered via an internal implant without causing extreme damage to other organs.
Most treatment plans call for chemo, external radiation and two 3-day sessions of internal radiation. They literally place a radioactive isotope as close to the tumor as they can. This is done in a hospital setting. I would suggest before the surgery she get a second opinion as well as research MD Anderson Cancer Center and Cancer Treatment Centers of America web pages for information.
Having cancer is a hard thing to face I know I've been there twice. I had cervical cancer stage 2b and did all of these treatments. Nine months after my last treatment it came back in a lymph node so I got to do the chemo and external radiation again. I'm two years out now and so far so good. Tell her to keep good strong thoughts, have faith in the man upstairs, and keep her sense of humor. Tell her family to value her, support her and let her know she's loved.
My prayers to you and her.
2006-08-31 21:28:57 · answer #3 · answered by Terry W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing about cancer is, is that it is different for everybody. But if the ´bad´ cells haven´t spread, her chances are up. Especially now that she gets treatment, it is best not to worry about chances to much. Think of ways to make her feel hopefull and relaxed. Positive energy works!
I know, I´m a cancer survivor.
2006-08-31 08:36:01 · answer #4 · answered by CJ O 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear about your friend's mother. It is scary when people close to us are affected by cancer, and we want to believe that our parents are safe. Life can toss us curve balls, but somehow, things usually have a way of working out! From your question, it sounds excellent that she is having surgery. I understand cervical cancer to be fairly common. The important thing is that your friend's mum is being treated. In other words, it is treatable. That's good. Your friend and his mum need your love and prayers (even if prayer isn't your thing, it cannot hurt. It can only help). I look forward to hearing from you in future about how she is doing. You are a good friend to your friend and his family.
2006-08-31 03:18:46 · answer #5 · answered by Elizabeth L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as the maligment cells have not already spread elsewhere in the body she should be perfectly ok. But she will need to be monitored for reocurrence. Once you have been diagnosed with cancer you are never clear of it. They classify you as in remission. Which means that there are no active cancer cells but may at any given time those damn cancer cells show their ugly maligment face again in any other part of the body or in the same spot
2006-08-31 01:27:26 · answer #6 · answered by kim s 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If she's having surgery, she's probably getting a hysterectomy. They'll remove her reproductive organs, taking the cancer with it. As long as the cancer hasn't spread anywhere else, she'll be fine.
If the cancer has spread, she'll have to start treatments.
2006-08-31 01:22:47 · answer #7 · answered by Jen B 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
cervical cancer is the easiest cancer to treat if detected early, wish ur moms friend well and hope for the best.
2006-08-31 10:15:13 · answer #8 · answered by ♦cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mother had that 15 years ago had the surgery and is completly fine now no side affects no more cancer everything is great
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2006-08-31 10:48:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋