Comments on: Breast cancer questions that should be asked?

By: Grammy S

Grammy S — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:19:28 +0000

For more information on breast cancer call the 800# or your local American Cancer Society.Listen closely to your doctor & you will have plenty of questions as he talks. Find out what the choices are. I had stage 2 and I chose a lumpedomy. I’m very pleased that is the one I chose. I had radiation because I had already had chemo for ovarian cancer. The best thing you can do for Mom is be there for her. Listen when she talks as she is most likely scared and perhaps depressed. Be supportive in every way you can. Go with her to doctor, tests,treatments, before & after surgery. She will be very tired during chemo or radiation so be sure to cook for her or check with Meals on Wheels. If she isn’t hungry then have small meals often. After surgery have Mom put on clothes instead of wearing a gown all day so she doesn’t feel so much like she is sick. Take short walks. The world is beautiful so get out and enjoy it. Listen to the birds and smell the flowers. Eat, eat, eat during treatment to rebuild the cells. I didn’t lose my hair & gained 20 pounds during both treatments.When Mom starts feeling better take her out to eat. Be sure to ask the ACS about the Look Good, Feel Better free class they have. She will be shown how to apply make-up, wear a scarf or hat if she wants her head covered. A lot of women are choosing to go natural. Also, the volunteers will show you wigs and you may even get one free. Take Mom to support meetings as it will help to hear others and what they are doing during treatment to feel better. It’s been 17 yrs since ovarian and 9 yrs since breast cancer. I almost forgot – have plain crackers beside the bed for “morning sickness” during chemo.
Sorry to make this so long but I’ve been a member of the big “C” club for a long time & I hope I’ve helped you some. Best to your Mom and family. Males as well as females can get breast cancer. Do a self exam often and have a mammogram once a year. My mother & 3 brothers had cancer so don’t think it can’t happen to you. The sooner you see a doctor the better chance you have. Also, check with the ACS about free transportation.

By: belladonna deadlynightshade

belladonna deadlynightshade — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:43:36 +0000

Sorry to hear about your Mum’s diagnosis. Even when a biopsy is positive there is still lots of hope that she will soon be fit and well again. So you are doing the right thing get lots of information so it is not scary and ask lots of questions.

The site below is a GP one. I used to use the info from another one when I worked as a Social Worker, but this one looks as good. Be as supportive of your mum as you can but remember to get support for you too, it effects you as well so keep chatting to your friends and letting them know if you need help.

Success rates are excellent. Try to keep positive. I wish you and your family well, good sleep and peaceful nights.

By: thepoet

thepoet — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:41:09 +0000

Hi there
Im so sorry to hear about your mum.
Heres a few:

Hope it will help

I pray everything goes well. All the best.

By: MsM

MsM — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:10:40 +0000

I am sorry to hear this.
Just try Yahoo Medical site too. But I have found some sites. Do check them out: