What do u say to a family member that just found out she has cervical cancer?
My mo just called me and said my aunt called her hysterically crying saying that my cousin has cervical cancer and asked my mom to please call her right away..my mom asked her if she knew that she was telling me and she said yes.... how do u even start out that conversation please help !:(
2007-08-08 13:03:28 · 6 answers · asked by Leslie 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Education is the key!
People hear the word "CANCER" and immediately panic.
Many cancers are treatable, including cervical cancer, if treated early.
My sister underwent treatment for this 10 years ago and is still fine!
Express sympathy that she is sick, and will be going through some nasty treatment, but be positive about the outcome.
A positive state of mind helps you deal with the treatments, and seems to aid recovery. She will have enough negative thoughts herself without you adding any.
2007-08-08 13:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok..first calm down. Cervical cancer is generally caused by HPV. Certain doctors will tell a patient that she has " a little cancer" even when the condition has not even developed to that state. Find out when your aunts last pap was - before this one- If it has been a long period of time 7 years or more, she may actually have a more progressive cancer. The lesser forms of cervical issues can be helped with freezing...don't let her go for laser surgery it can really hurt your cervix. On the plus side, this type of cancer (if it has gone to cancer) has a high cure rate.
2007-08-08 13:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by unknowni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 22 years old and i have cervical cancer. i didn't have HPV or anything like that but its not such a big deal. I have had 4 surgeries and a few treatments, and the cancer is almost gone. I have one more surgery before they take my uterus. I haven't had any children and i want to. Let her know that it is curable and it does suck and all you can do is be there for support.
2007-08-08 19:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by pink_kisses 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
particular, actually. Treating the contaminated cells would not get rid of the virus, purely like blowing your nostril once you have a chilly would not get the chilly virus out of your physique. HPV has a existence span of 9 months to 2 years, so if that is been 2 years or much less since he left her, you'll have HPV. purely confirm you reside up thus far on your paps so as which you would be able to capture any extraordinary cervical cells faster somewhat than later. and don't complication too lots; purely with the aid of fact the virus reacted and led to extraordinary cells for her would not propose it is going to for you.
2016-10-09 15:10:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need to stay calm and get a grip on this this person seems they r close to u and u r going to need to help them deal with this let them know theres ALOT that can be done in this modern time we live in and be supportive talk to her about what her wishes are help out as much as u can and comfort her kids we never know when the shoe will be on the other foot GOD BLESS U ALL!!!!I WAS THRU THIS WITH MY SIS -IN - LAW WITH CANCEROUS BRAIN TUMOR~~~~
2007-08-08 13:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by ladysosureone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheOpenDoorForsupport/
2007-08-08 14:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by LACY LYNN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋