She just had a mammogram done, and now we have to painfully wait for the news. I don't know what do say to her, how to feel. I feel guilty for going on with my life, not knowing what will happen. Has anyone else ever experienced this? I'm single, no children...she has no grandchildren and I'll be all alone if this is cancer. What do I do?
2007-09-01 11:43:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
try not to fret too much. breast cancer strikes me as being the most treatable cancer there is. plus there's a good chance she doesn't have it anyway! it could be fatty tissue, a cyst, or who knows what? its in God's hands...
2007-09-02 17:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by UPbeachbuggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, after having breast cancer myself your mom would never blame you for carrying on your life. It's normal to feel that way, but take it from me your mom would hate it if you sat around doing nothing because you are to worried about her. The best thing you can do for your mom is to carry on with your life. That doesn't mean you won't be there to help her if she needs you, just let her know you love and her and with your support she will get though this.
Now, what you can do for her PRAY, I think that is the greatest thing a child could do for a parent. God will do the rest.
2007-09-02 01:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by Diane T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel guilty. You don't know anything yet. My mom had breast cancer and had both breasts removed. That was 10 yrs ago and she is doing fine. No matter what support her and love her. Give her strength and your ear at all times. Things could be fine. Make sure she has a good attitude.
2007-09-01 22:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to wait till you get biopsy result which will tell for sure if the lump is cancer. It may turn out to be benign and that will be a good news. Even if it is cancer, and if it is early stage, she may beat it by conservative breast surgery 9not mastectomy). You really cannot predict at this time. Don't give up and be by her side. She will need your support.
2007-09-01 19:11:42 · answer #4 · answered by ps 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is early. It could be a cyst also. Also, you don't know what stage of cancer it is if it is cancer. Breast cancer has many options in treatment. She most likely will have treatment if she has cancer and have many more years ahead of her. She may feel lousy as she goes through treatment (I did), but afterwards she will begin to feel normal. I am on my second bout. The first one was seven years ago.
2007-09-02 10:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is power in the tounge,dont claim it.It doesnt mean your mom has cancer,it could fibrocystic lumps they are caused from caffine.Breast cancer is not a death sentence,my sister in lae has just finished her treatments for breast cancer and has no sign of cancer now.So dont worry til you have something to worry about.Pray for your Mom everything will be ok.
2007-09-01 19:46:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hang in there they r screening them more careful then ever nowdays!!!!!!!!!!!!!my aunts had them come up and they were nothing to worry about and the can be a nodule or sist just reassure her many more then used to are being returned to have a closer screening done and if it would be something your ontop of it so be positive although things like this do open our eyes on how much we love our family~~~~~~~
2007-09-01 19:59:13 · answer #7 · answered by ladysosureone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am genuinely sorry your mom and you are going through this. I do know a number of breast cancer survivors...so if the diagnosis is cancer, please know she can beat this! Please don't let your grief or anxiety keep you from showing her how much you care...she needs you now. You are in my prayers.
2007-09-01 18:59:11 · answer #8 · answered by lil' k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't panic yet. Many times these are benign.
My prayers go out to both of you.
Hang in there.
2007-09-01 18:52:38 · answer #9 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its found early enough, it can be cured. actually we learned in health class that most lumps turn out to be nothing at all. i hope your mom is okay.
2007-09-02 01:10:30 · answer #10 · answered by Sabby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋