if anyone else may give feedback on this. She had a bad infection and they removed lymph nodes, i'm packing the wound for her everyday and sh's on antibiotics. What is the longest time you may know of someone who was battling this horribly awful torture. She is handling it better than me and never really complains. I guess as I sit here and cry, I just need to talk to someone. She is a good friend and this hurts. this is her 3 rd year. Thanks for reading and answering, any and all advice greatly appreciated.
2006-11-12 11:11:00 · 8 answers · asked by cruisingalong 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1990. She battled it, and won. She had lymph nodes removed as well as a total masectomy. Along with 6 months of chemo. Unfortch her cancer recurred in 1998. This time in her bones. She battled bravely again, with weekly chemo for 5 solid years. Eventually it spread to her brain and she had radiation. She had(yes, I am sorry 'had')a great life from her initial battle in 1990 until cancer finally took her from us in 2003. She saw both her daughters marry and met one grandson. She and my dad traveled and were together. Just give her the best you can. Be there for her, talk to her. I know it hurts, believe me, I know. My mom was only 53 when she passed. I believe she always handled it better than we did. I never once saw her be scared. I wish you and your friend all the best. Good luck!
2006-11-12 11:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by miss_fred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I must say that you are a really good tired and true friend my mom had breast cancer twice and both times took lymph nodes but i dont remember any wound i just know she had drain tubes and what not. I can just imagine what u are going through i will keep u in my thoughts and if i can think of something else i will let u know
2006-11-12 19:17:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Dad had pancreatic cancer, and in the beginning we prayed for a miracle, and towards the end, we just prayed for it to be over. You are not alone, there are many of us that have been through this with a loved one. You are such a good friend to do this for her. Just hang in there. You might want to get the book it's called "Final Gifts", and it is written by Hospice Nurses and they tell you signs that you can watch for when it is nearing the end. Good luck to you and God bless you for being such a good person.
2006-11-12 19:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by Corona 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on how large her wound is (i'm guessing large if you have to pack it) and how fast she heals, it could take several weeks and maybe even a few months for the wound to heal. I'm so sorry to hear of your friend's struggle, and i can only imagine how hard this is for you to try to be brave and strong for her when you're hurt and scared. Just keep your head up, and try to find someone to talk to when this all gets to be too much for you. good luck and hang in there! your friend is lucky to have someone like you.
2006-11-12 19:23:11 · answer #4 · answered by wookin pa nub 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The longest any of my friends fought was 4 years. I must say, you are a good and noble person to be taking care of her and standing by her. I know it's hard to watch someone you care about have to fight so hard against a disease, but take heart in knowing that you being there helps more than they could ever express.
2006-11-12 19:14:46 · answer #5 · answered by J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mother battled for three years and went thru some really painful times with chemo and radiation. It is so hard when you know you want so much to be able to help, to be able to promise tomorrow will be better and yet be so helpless to do more than just hold their hands.
If I get cancer (daughter of a mother who passed makes me high risk), I hope I have the strength she had to last as long as she did.
Here's a link to a couple of articles about licorice and anti cancer properties in case your friend wants to consider another option in her treatment. (licorice vitamins are sold at health food stores).
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=4982
http://www.newstarget.com/000662.html
2006-11-12 19:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by neona807 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my sis in law was given 3 months to live after they did surgery on her cancerous brain tumor and shes soon to be here going on her 3rd yr too her spirits are terrific although shes slowing quite alot lately it is sad and we feel as if we should b able to do more well its a rough road to hoe but bless u for just being there we never know what the future holds for us do we?
2006-11-12 19:16:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brazilian berry destroys cancer cells in lab, UF study shows
http://news.ufl.edu/2006/01/12/berries/
http://www.mymonavie.com/GiftofHealing
You need Active not the Original formula, get her some.
And yes if can work for her.
2006-11-13 00:43:47 · answer #8 · answered by monavieman2007 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋