My friends mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She is 65 years old and in great health otherwise. They removed a tumor but discovered the cancer had spread to other places(lymph nodes) i believe. She is going in for surgery again tomorrow to have more removed. Any idea on what she faces in the future and possibly her odds of beating this??? any advice would be greatly appreciated.
2007-03-12 06:19:47 · 7 answers · asked by melder28 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Depends on what stage she will be given (think stage one as the best).
She should be in for a rough year. Chemo, radiation
Breast cancer has a lot of great success. Hopefully her "youthful" age and healthy lifestyle will be great for her fight.
Having support of family and loved ones helps the battle too.
I have had a few friends with b/cancer and so far everyone is doing fine (after a hearty year)!! Of a lot of treatments.
2007-03-12 06:25:20 · answer #1 · answered by kelly e 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the cancer and how far it's spread. I have a few friends who have had breast cancer and the treatment worked and they've been going strong for more than 5 years.
Did they stage her cancer? She is probably either stage 2 or 3 and the prognosis can vary. If she has reached stage 4 where other organs besides lymph nodes and the breast are involved then it's much more serious. But involvement of lymph nodes in the arm pit without other organ involvement are not Stage 4 and are more treatable.
Importantly, no matter what stage she's in, every person responds differently, so your friend (or the appropriate family member) will need to communicate with her mother's doctor and understand what is being said about her mother's specific case.
Best wishes to your friend, her mother and their family. She's lucky to have a concerned friend like you.
2007-03-12 13:29:59 · answer #2 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the stage--but she is probably facing more chemo and radiation. My heart and prayers are with her--I'm a 3 year survivor -- I've always said the only thing that gets you thru are the 3 F's--Faith, Family and Friends. Pretty much thinking your friend needs you now, as does Mom!! This sounds silly but my sons best friend gave me a little tiny teddy bear that I took with me for every treatment (my last surgery the nurse said " oh you got your lucky bear with you-you always bring him" Meant alot to my son and I--so again silly--get your friends Mom a "lucky bear", and please be there for your friend!!! According to my son you dont need to discuss details - just be there, listen if they need it, make sure they have some fun time,
2007-03-14 02:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by fallingstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two of my sisters had breast cancer..one 58 years old and one 60 years old..All we can do is pray to GOD ..There is so many new cancer treatments out there..I hope your friend gets great news after surgery..The chances of beating this terrible disease is getting better and better..
2007-03-12 23:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by prizmblue2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odds of getting around breast cancer aren't good at all.
a relative of mine feels fortunate to still be around after 5
years following loss of 1/2 lung that was surgically removed.
She has lost a large percentage of her internet support
group to the malady during that time. It's very strictly individual
by individual and the medics predictions are usually right.
Don't mean to be cruel and blunt -- the only response I know.
2007-03-12 13:27:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://breastcancer-news1.blogspot.com has good information and articles on breast cancer and treatments.
http://breastcancer-news1.blogspot.com
2007-03-12 16:55:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.rain-tree.com/graviola.htm
2007-03-12 15:38:17 · answer #7 · answered by Bruce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋