Found out my mother has cancer.

[taxguykarl]

Praying for you. My grandmother was in and out of the hospital throughout the '90's with breast cancer. Be strong....both of you come to think of it.

[Teysa]

*hugs* I will keep both your mother and you in my prayers.

[Seshat]

I've had two aunts with breast cancer.

One only found it once it was in an advanced stage (she was large-breasted, and it was right at the back, near the pectorals).

The other is still alive, perfectly healthy, cancer-free.


My wish for you is that your mother's cancer is an early find.


Ironically enough: I'm currently wearing one of my 'Mother's Day Classic' volunteer t-shirts. Years that I'm healthy enough, I volunteer at the MDC, which is a fun run/walk that raises funds to support breast cancer research.

[Mytical]

*hugs* You know I am here if you ever need to talk/vent or rant.

[Der Cute]

Oh for pete's sake, dammit. Nobody deserves this shit. Hugs to everyone who's mentioned cancer lately, squishy hugs from me and bonks from Ivory.

[Amina516]

<3

Anxiously awaiting Tuesday. I appreciate so much the thoughts and prayers and well wishes from you all.

I'm so scared.

[RootedPhoenix]

*hugs & prayers* <3

[KiaKat]

*hugs* and love from me and the fuzzbutts. Here's hoping it's entirely contained, and early stage.

[telecom_goddess]

Jesus....I'm really sorry and I hope it ends up ok. I'll be thinking of both of you.

[Amina516]

Well, the cancer is about 1 inch in her r breast, also, 1 lymph node came out positive. she has an MRI on Friday and sees the surgeon this Wednesday. Everything is moving so quickly for her, just hoping she doesn't feel too overwhelmed by it all. She should be able to get away with a lumpectomy and node removal as long as no further nodes are positive.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. We appreciate it.

[Gizmo]

*hugs* Amina.

[Der Cute]

lumpectomy my ass more like gtfocancerectomy.
Hugs and kitty snuggles to everyone, and I'm sending thoughts to make sure this shit is GAWN.

[Amina516]

Saw the surgeon today. Surgery is tentatively scheduled for the end of April. She has to see a medical oncologist and radiation oncologist before then. She will have chemo and radiation. They're trying to decide whether or not she will need meds to shrink the tumor before the surgery or if surgery will be first. If they decide on meds, that will push the surgery back a little further.

She's requesting they conserve her breast as of right now, its just a lumpectomy with node removal. She'll have to have a mediport inserted for the chemo.

I'm handling all of this horribly, i'm ashamed to say. I haven't cried in front of my mom, I don't know whether it'd be helpful to her or not. For her stage, the 5 year survival rate is 65% and i really wish I didn't know that. I had hoped that it'd be higher.

I just cant deal with this. I'm in tears all the time. I'm scared of losing my mom. I'm not ready for her to go.

[raw456]

You have my thoughts and prayers hun. there is nothing worse than wondering how bad it's going to be and what the prognosis is.

My sister passed away 6 months ago from breast cancer - she had advanced stage 4 that had spread to her spine and the genetic flaw which didnt help.

Hope things go as positive as they can for your mum - keep us posted

[Bandit]

Thoughts, bacon, cookies, and hugs for you Amina.

I know what you're going through and I hope for a better result.

B