Normally I don't post a lot about personal stuff but I could use some hugs. My mom has breast cancer. Ugh, just typing that out is so scary. She's going in for a mastectomy in April, and the outlook is good, but it's still so frightening. She had her mammogram early this year and this cancer has shown up in the time since her previous one last year, so it's particularly aggressive and fast growing, hence her choice for mastectomy over lumpectomy.
Also I'm angry (possibly unreasonable of me) that her doctor put her on statins a few years ago as they been linked to causing this specific type of breast cancer.
Guys, I'm not ready to lose my mother. If she doesn't beat this, my father will surely follow, she is his everything.
I'm sorry. My mom went through a similar experience several years ago and opted for the mastectomy. She had chemo and radiation but has been in remission for 11 years. Sending good thoughts to both you and your mom.
Post by nightandday on Mar 28, 2015 18:45:36 GMT -5
So sorry to hear the news. My mom went through breast cancer treatment in 2008. She's been in remission since then. PM me if you want someone to talk to.
I'm so sorry you and yours are going through this.
Silver lining: the "outlook is good" on the mastectomy!
I've had a few family members deal with breast cancer, and I know, it freaking SUCKS on so many levels. But if a doctor will tell you the "outlook is good", believe them and stay positive! There's so much hope <3
Post by donnamartingraduat on Mar 28, 2015 18:55:19 GMT -5
I'm so sorry. My MIL had a mastectomy last week following a recurrence of cancer from 10 years ago. The treatments they have now are amazing - I'm sure she will be in good hands. But really, fuck cancer.