How am I suppose to react? She's only 47 yrs old.
2007-01-05 16:51:26 · 21 answers · asked by J 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
My Aunt was diagnosed a few years back at the same age as your mom. To make a long story short, she is doing remarkable! Just be there for her, help her to understand that this is not a death sentence. Be strong for her, yet sympathetic to her fears. Also, tell her you love her, and that you will get through it together. It's ok for her to see you sad, but at the same time look for the light, we all have the ability to shine at even our weakest moments. Be that light for your mom, so she doesn't have to fear the dark.
2007-01-05 17:13:09 · answer #1 · answered by Aces 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be supportive of her in every way possible - emotionally, etc.
Let her talk about it and if she needs to, let her cry and give her lots of hugs.
Pray for her. Children's prayers are powerful. Pray with her.
Offer to go the extra mile to assist her, as if she ends up needing chemotherapy or radiation treatments, it will exhaust her and she'll need extra help around the house, etc.
Read up on the type of cancer she has so you can understand what she is experiencing. When a person discovers they have cancer, it can be very frightening, although many cancers these days if caught early have very high cure rates.
Try to be positive and encouraging of her, and suggest she join a support group.
Worry won't help but taking a pro-active approach like taking the attitude of "I will conquer this" or "I will overcome this challenge in my life" will help your mother.
Many people have survived cancer and going through this experience can have gifts to present to her like it will make her more aware of how prescious life is and not to take things for granted, and once she's gone over this hurdle in her life, her attitude and even decisions about her future may be altered for the better.
I believe there are also support groups for family and friends of patients with cancer you could look into and join. I hope this helps.
2007-01-06 01:01:27 · answer #2 · answered by Ivy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well unfortunately a lot of people get cancer. the good aspects if any are. they are making new gains every day.they will have a cure for all forms.there are some very good treatments out there.now is the time to grab the bull by the horn and choose to fight.do not give up. and with prayer all things are possible. i lost a father and brother to cancer neither wanted to fight.and it is a fight. but remember god forbid,the end is only an end here on earth. there has got to be more. as stated in the....BIBLE.
2007-01-06 01:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Concerned. Just be there for her, hugs when she needs them.
My Mom is going through the same thing. She found out the BEST cancer treatment center in the country is in Houston, TX. so she moved there 9 months ago & now the cancer is almost completely gone. Not to say other cancer center aren't good but in the case of cancer you want the best treatment possible.
Hope it all works out for you & your family
2007-01-06 03:49:16 · answer #4 · answered by Psychic Sk8r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find out what you can about this. There are support groups.There are several types of cancer some can be cured some are treatable depend on how bad it is and what the treatment options are. Pray for God to guide you and for a cure for your mom. It may be hard but don't give up. God Bless You and Your Mom. Try to make sure you get counseling.
2007-01-06 00:58:53 · answer #5 · answered by queenie one 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a very touch sensitive quest. I lost my mom Oct. 2005.
I didn't know til 9Mon or so b4. My best answer 2 that is "if you have 2 ask how Ur sup 2 react it's not a reaction it becomes just an Action that u produced on queue. With all respect to your feelings. pray He will show u...
2007-01-06 01:04:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad has been fighting cancer for 2 years now, its hard i wont lie, you are going to go through alot. I am his primary care taker because im also a CNA and I live very close, he is only 53 and has a very rare form of cancer, however he has survived 2 years more than they gave him. Keep your hope up, help you mom. Its very hard but try to keep both your spirts up, Kemo sucks but helps sometimes. Good luck, god bless
If it is breast cancer or colin cancer they have a good chance of getting all of it with surgery.
2007-01-06 00:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by Katy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am so sorry. Be the most supportive daughter you can. Lessen her burden by making dinner and cleaning the house. Illness is better treated when people have less stress. Make her life as stressless as possible and tell her you love her every day!
2007-01-06 00:55:44 · answer #8 · answered by xovenusxo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear that. Just love her. Don't treat her like she is ill though....she might resent the pity. Hang in there. Many people have survived cancer....she could too......Stay Positive.
2007-01-06 00:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by BabyGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mom does infact have cancer... Just be there... Cancer is pretty much the new flu these days.. It can be cured... just let her know your family loves her.. and be strong WITH her.. let her know she can overcome it...
Also.. Pray...
I don't know if your religious... I'm not religious at all.. But I do love Jesus Christ... He's helped me so much in my life....
I will keep your family in my prayers...
2007-01-06 00:55:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋