My mom just found out that she has breast cancer but we don't know yet what stage it is she had a biospy on her neck because her lymph nodes was really swollen and it came back as cancer but they said it was coming back as breast cancer and took a biopsy from her breast so we don't know what stage it is yet. She has been saying that her shoulder on that side has been hurting which has me wondering if it has gone it to her bones also. I'm scared because it is spreading anyone that has had breast cancer spread like this people give me some ideals on what kind of treatment you had to have and the stage it was in. Thanks ahead of time
2007-06-24 15:36:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Staging depends on the size of the tumor, lymph node involvement and how far the cancer has spread. Without having surgery yet, they likely will not have this information to give her. Please be patient and stay calm for your mother. She is really going to need your strength in the months to come. I'll keep the two of you in my thoughts and prayers.
2007-06-25 15:27:29 · answer #1 · answered by Jenna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I'm sorry to hear that. I can imagine what you feel like, because my Mum has BC too.
First thing to do: DON'T PANIC.
I know it's hard, but try to breathe and then ask questions.
Read. Talk to your Mum. Talk to the doctors. Ask them about their experience with breast cancer.
Before ANYONE knows what to do, you need to wait for the results.
Depending on the stage and kind of breast cancer, your Mum might not even have to have a masectomy or all lymph knots removed. There are other ways, escecially at an early stage.
Please don't believe everything you read here.
I know it might happen what one of the others wrote, but she wrote it like that WILL happen, and since she's not your Mum's doc, she does not know that!
If you want more (serious) information about breast cancer, don't ask here or read wiki...
Rather go to www.komen.org, the american cancer society, or www.avonfoundation.org
They have a LOT of information and links and stuff.
Take care.
2007-06-25 15:10:12 · answer #2 · answered by wausk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will need a breast and lymph nodes removal, and chemotherapy to stop the cancer from spreading. Should everything go fine, she would need even more to stop the cancer from returning, on the most optimistic view. Takes years. It will put a cloud over your lives, but at least try that it is the smallest possible.
2007-06-25 09:56:27 · answer #3 · answered by mbestevez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer my breast and shoulder hurt. The cancer was diagnosed high grade three. I had a lumpectomy because my surgeon did not think a mastectomy was necessary. It is now three years since diagnosis and I am still cancer free. So be optimistic about your mothers prognosis. Breast cancer is one of the most treatable cancers and I would imagine your mothers outlook is very good. Stay positive for her because the attitude of people closest to her is very important. I found when I was being treated that, during chemotherapy and radiotherapy, my family treating me no differently was a great incentive to my recovery.
2007-06-27 09:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by witchnanny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ill Pray your Mom to get well soon... i hope after this a few hours later or tomorrow.. your worried is no more..
2007-06-25 11:15:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she will most likely have to go through chemotherapy and maybe radiation.
i will keep her in my thoughts.
good luck.
2007-06-25 15:41:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
read from wikipedia
2007-06-24 22:44:22 · answer #7 · answered by MilkDonkey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋