Our friend is in her 30ies and we recently heard she had breast cancer. Since it spreaded, she had it removed not so long ago. Since, she's had some chimo but she looks really pale and sick. Yesterday, she had a really big fever and now she's in the hospital where she's hospitalized. She caught some virus because her imune system couldn't defend...
We'll all worried she might die. Anyone knows if there are chances for her not to?
2007-02-13 00:19:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
TWO CASES, U DECIDE WHICH ONE APPLIES THE MOST TO YOUR FRIEND'S CONDITIONS
My grandma had breast cancer when she was about 35. Didn't do that much sports, walked to exercice but not much. Had 3 kids and a heck of a positive attitude. The cancer hadn't spread though.
A couple of years later, she overcame it again, this time, she had to have it all remove (muscle tissue, breast, mole,) and she had a hard time recovering from it. But she never give up and everyone surrounding her was positive.
She recently die at the age of 73 and the cause of death had nothing to do with her breast cancer. She had a really happy life.
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Then there is the case that happened in the tv series The L Word. The character, Dana, is a pro tennis player and discovers a lump in her breast.
She goes to the doctor, they find it's cancerous, and that the cancer spread. She gets it all removed and is really regative at her situation. She's mean with everyone, keeps on repeating she's sick...
She stars chimo and her friends keep on getting out with her and stuff and one night, she gets really sick, is transferred to the hospital, and some days later, she dies.
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That proves one thing: attitude has something to do with recovery. If your friend stays positive and you encourage her throughout the procedure, everything will be fine. Also, try not to go out with her and don't put her in contact with children.
If the cancer is really agressive though, it will take more than positivism. I hate to put it this way, but there is always a 50% chance of not seeing her again.
What you and your friends should do is visit her as often as you can. Spend the most time you can with her because life can be short. Don't ever take it for granted
2007-02-13 00:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by m_dl05 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi ! As far as I know the mortality rate of the Breast Cancer completely depends on the stage of it. If it is diagnosed in early stages there is much more hope to help the patient. About the signs of your friend maybe it could be due to chemotherapy. If she undergoes some chemotherapy medicines many signs can be appeared. Like hair loss, vomiting , vertigo and being pale. but most of this problems will disappear after stopping the treatment process. At the end I think if the cancer is not very agressive , you don't have to be worried at least about her live . hope to get better soon :).
2007-02-13 00:40:49 · answer #2 · answered by Soren 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know in these cases that even the doctors can't guarentee anything, neither can these boards.
But wishing you like everyone else here on the boards you and your friend many prayers.
It's important to note though the power of the human mind and love. Take these moments to do special things for her that open her mind to the love she has that can maybe heal her in ways that are simply unexplainable.
Hospitals are not the funnest places to be in...
Make her a cd of happy, fun, light music that will keep her relaxed and happy. Bring it to her with a cd player.
See if your friends can pitch in to get her a nice robe and a soft comfy blanket to stay in at the hospital.
And check with the nurse to see if it's ok for someone to come in and do her hands and feet for a mani/pedi.
This will not only make her feel better, but will give you some great quality time.
Also, aromatherapy makes you feel good. Make sure she can use body creams and buy some great oils and lotions that are lavendar based.
Our prayers are with you.
2007-02-13 00:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by joy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grab onto hope -- My mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in her mid 30's, had a double mascectomy and was rediagnosed with Breast Cancer in her late 40's. She is now 63 and healthy.
See if you can talk to her about plans in the future -- plan a trip with her and see how she reacts to that. Keep her hopes up and it will help keep her strong.
2007-02-13 00:25:44 · answer #4 · answered by Jo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are surviving cancer more and more every day, so the odds are always getting better. But it's really going to be difficult for anyone to tell you if she'll die or not. Even doctors can only give odds of someone surviving, nothing definite.
I hope she's be ok
2007-02-13 00:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by Adam L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on a lot of issues, what kind of treatment she had, if she ever went in to remission, how her health was previously before she found out what she had and her attitude right now, is she willing to fight or she given up? This all has to be factored in ..
Have you talked to her family at all?
2007-02-13 00:33:41 · answer #6 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its difficult to say without detailed knowledge of her condition. She is in the right place and getting treatment, evem though she sounds quite ill she at least has a fighting chance...I hope she recovers soon
2007-02-13 00:24:16 · answer #7 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time...if it is removed and she is going through chimo she should be okay. My brother went through all that and when you have chimo it makes you sick to your stomach and really pale looking. He didn't look like he was going to make it but he did...I hope she is okay....Good luck!!
2007-02-13 00:23:56 · answer #8 · answered by ~J*me~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you go through chemo your immune system goes down to nothing. it is very easy to catch things. as long as she is in the hospital, and getting taken care of she will more than likely be fine. it's not unnormal to seem sicker when going through chemo.
2007-02-13 00:38:16 · answer #9 · answered by barb 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hope have Hope miracles can happen you just need a little hope.
positive think often bring positive result.
2007-02-13 00:27:45 · answer #10 · answered by Pierre L 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋