there have been signs all over the house that she has cancer (weird appointments on the calendar, mamography papers, etc) im so worried i dont know what to do.
2007-02-14 13:22:41 · 11 answers · asked by lindz d 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I am sorry to hear this from you however you need not worry, these days better treatment is available for all cancers and since you mentioned mamography I presume that it is breast cancer you are referring to and this breast cancer survival rates are very high and even if detected in an advanced stage people are surviving for more than 5 years after surgery / radiation and chemotherapy and hormone therapy and if it has been detected in the primary stage itself they have the normal life span of 25 years or more without any symptoms.
2007-02-14 20:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by ssmindia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was 18 and my sister was 11 our mom found she had breast cancer. She told us a little, but I doubt everything. My sis was very young and I was at that self absorbed teen age. Luckily for us all she came out of it clean. 9 years later it struck back, at 27 I couldn't hide from it this time, nor did I really want to. My parents sugar coated a lot I am sure. They won't really tell you more than they think you can handle. If she does indeed have cancer, you are going to do some quick growing up. And hopefully your mom will be around for many, many more years, but take the Tim McGraw song to heart and 'Live like you are dying". Treasure time with her, all that you can. Because even if she lives to be 100, this time in your life will pass and you don't want to waste any precious time. My mother ultimately passed away. I was 32 and my sis 25. She beat it once and was given many 'bonus' years with us for which I am thankful. I didn't truly grasp everything the first round with cancer/chemo. We got a second chance. Just love your mom. And ask her, if it is bad news, she is just terrified to tell you. Or, perhaps, it is nothing. Mammograms aren't always bad news, I have had 2, both nothing. My heart and prayers are with you as I pray that all is well with your mother.
Good luck-now go talk to your mom.
2007-02-14 15:16:03 · answer #2 · answered by miss_fred 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your mom.Mammography papers did you look at them?If your mom has a problem she might need someone to be there for her.I`ve had breast cancer,twice same side.I`m doing fine.If she has cancer the best thing is to find out early.Tell your Mom that you`ve seen the papers by accident and also the appointments and that your worried about her and would like to know what is going on with her.Hopefully there`s nothing wrong.I`ve said a prayer for you and her.
2007-02-14 13:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by greenstateresearcher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-15 00:27:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you are really going through alot. i feel you should have a serious talk with mom and ask her. breast cancer can be very successfully treated, if that turns out to be the case. i don't know your age but try talking to a school councilor, or call a help line.maybe a few prayers too. i wish you all the best in life.
2007-02-14 13:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by maggie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound like a concerned daughter... Go ahead and ask her. Breast cancer not only affects moms--it will influence how your health provider treats you in the future if, in fact she has it.
Tell her you worry about her and want to hear about what's going on. She might be happy to know she has your support! And, if she is going for mammography and follow up, congratulate her!! It is the right thing to do!!
2007-02-14 13:30:08 · answer #6 · answered by Skip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm terribly sorry to hear that. There are members of my family with cancer as well, and I know what it's like to experience this.
keep in mind that you are making an assumption. my best suggestion is to talk to her about it. I hope all is well for you
2007-02-14 13:31:34 · answer #7 · answered by Aaron P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To save yourself from all the agony you are going through with what is going on with your mom, simply ask her. Tell her you are aware of her tests and Drs. appointments, and that you are very worried about her, and it is driving you nuts not to now what is wrong , if anything. After all, she is your mother, and I know she does not want you to worry, but she should explain what is going on.Parents do not want their children to worry about them, it is just natural, but now that you know something is up with her, she really should tell you . Good Luck............
2007-02-14 14:08:27 · answer #8 · answered by Ron 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear a such a news, you are in just asumptions so first you find and decide whether its cancer or not. Please dont afraid of that because you are person to say some suggestion to her. You didnt mention where it is....
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2007-02-14 19:11:11 · answer #9 · answered by Catherine W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask her,could be shes having tests and doesn't know the results yet,and doesn't wan't to scare you,tell her your'e concerned
2007-02-15 04:06:28 · answer #10 · answered by jewel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋