My mother had a tumor and it eventually grew to suffocate her so I was wondering what type of cancer it was.
2007-10-07 13:55:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
That isn't enough information to go on... it would only be speculation on anyones part or something they heard of before. The death certificate might give a clue (Health Dept). Also, you could try going to the hospital she was at ...go to medical records department....and see if they can still acquire them. Most records are microfilmed and sometimes moved offsite. So it could take awhile to get and there would be a fee charged. You would want to have a copy of:
history & physical, any surgical, ENT or onocology consultation documentation, any operative report, MRI or CT scan of the chest or abdomen (report of), any pathology report (autopsy report if one done), any admission or discharge summary.
You don't need the whole chart that would be too costly...and not necessary.
Tumors involving neck, chest, and airway would be likely. Most the time something can be done with tracheostomy to maintain an airway. There are tumors of the chest that compress the "inferior vena cava (the largest vessel that returns blood back to the heart to be oxygenated.) When this happens it isn't actually blocking an airway...but prevents the blood from getting adequately oxygenated and has the effect as you state. This type of cancer is usually a lymphoma that is in the chest.
Again...you're best option is to try to get records. Some close friend or relative of your mom's might know....but remember, people get the details all mixed up and blended with something that happened to another person. To some ...it is more important to have an answer than what is accurate. So try for records first...then you will have piece of mind.
Sorry for your loss!
Good Luck!
2007-10-07 14:28:30 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cancers are identified in two ways.
By the type of cells and by the location.
You haven't provided enough information for anyone to make a good guess at either, and even with further information it would only be a guess.
Getting a copy of the death certificate, medical records or asking a responsible adult family member would be the best ways of getting an accurate answer.
2007-10-07 19:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way of knowing what type of cancer your mother had just from your description. There are over 200 different kinds of cancer. You might try calling her doctor or asking to see her medical records to see what the diagnosis was for her disease.
Sorry about your Mom.
2007-10-07 14:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may have been lung cancer but I'm not sure .I just had my brother pass away from it and it wasn't nice watching him struggle to breath ,
The best recomendation I have though ; is go and talk to the doctor that took care of her and he will explain it to you. don't be afraid to call and ask ,after all ; you are her daughter and you have the right to know otherwise it will always bother you never knowing. Because you are direct family they will tell you whatever you need to know.
I lost my Mother to lung cancer last year I give you my deepest sympathies and I wish you luck.
Sicerely
L.C.
2007-10-07 14:29:03 · answer #4 · answered by lcb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 09:39:53 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sarcoma
2007-10-07 14:02:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sign a medical release from to get her medical records and pathology report. As her child you are entitled.
2007-10-11 06:48:11 · answer #7 · answered by Tricia3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you ask the adults in the family? That is a fair question and I think they should tell you.
2007-10-07 14:36:12 · answer #8 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm sorry about your mom's passing.
could've been a sarcoma. go to www.tumor.com for more info
2007-10-07 14:22:44 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ cat furrever ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋