Mom has breast cancer... Again

[Guartho]

About 20 years ago give or take, my mother had to have her left breast removed to prevent the spread of breast cancer.

Recently a pap smere was cause for further tests and pre-canerous cells were found in her uterous so a historectomy was planned. In the preliminary check-up for that a mammogram was performed (she gets regular mammograms too of course) and a lump was found in her right breast.

So this morning she had the historectomy and a biopsy. The doctor spoke with us just now. The lump was malignant. Further surgeries will be necessary.

Mom is in recovery now. She may not know yet. The doctor will tell her when she wakes up, before we can see her.

She's over 60 and has been very worried about this possibility. She said "I don't want to go through that again.

I told her there have been 20 years of medical advancements since then, but I know there have been 20 more years on her body too.

 

[sbk1234]

My mother-in-law recently finished her treatments for breast cancer, so I know how you feel. I agree, there have been a lot of medical advancements, so her treatment may not be anything like it was the first time.
Did the doctor say if the cancer was discovered early or not? The fact that you said she has regular mamograms would make me think that it could have been discovered on the early side. In that case, breast cancer is often very treatable, although the treatment can still be very uncomfortable.
Best of luck to you and your family.

 

[Guartho]

The full biopsy isn't done yet, but we know it was further along than last time.

 

[Crusher Disciple]

I'm so sorry- my mom's been through the cancer thing twice now and I know exactly how painful the not knowing thing is while you're going through it.

 

[Trekker4747]

You've my sympathies and best-wishes. My mom survived breast cancer a few years ago, but it was tough to go through for everyone.

I hope the best for your mom.

 

[Australis]

Really sorry to hear this.

Medical information, especially cancer, is improving rapidly. She just has to hang in there. Keep an eye on Google.

 

[Daneel]

Sorry to hear about this, Guartho -- best wishes to your mom and family.

 

[Gary Mitchell]

You've my sympathies and best-wishes. My mom survived breast cancer a few years ago, but it was tough to go through for everyone.

I hope the best for your mom.

My mom too. I hope your mom will do well on whatever type of treatment she gets Guartho.

 

[Trekker4747]

When my mom got it (IIRC it was in 1997 or '96 which, granted, was more than "a few years ago") my great-uncle on my dad's side (who was close to my dad and mom) got really depressed as he lost his wife to breast cancer 10 years earlier. It brightened him up quite a bit to see how well my mom was doing under her treatments.

As far as cancers go, at least breast cancer, I suppose, is fairly treatable and survivable in this day-and-age, I really do hope the best for the OP's mom.

 

[sidious618]

Best of luck to you and your mom Guartho. If she has a good outlook it'll be a lot easier to conquer so try to make sure she keeps her spirits up.

 

[RJDiogenes]

My Sister recently had a lump removed, and, after a couple of follow-up surgeries, is now undergoing treatment. We're very lucky. This type of cancer has literally a 100% survival rate.

I hope your Mom will be okay, Guartho. She has a couple of very uncomfortable surgeries ahead of her, but hopefully she will have many good years to come.

 

[Trekker4747]

My Sister recently had a lump removed, and, after a couple of follow-up surgeries, is now undergoing treatment. We're very lucky. This type of cancer has literally a 100% survival rate.

Only in the first couple stages, after that they decline, but stay mostly favorable until Stage 4.

 

[RJDiogenes]

^^ Yes, I was referring specifically to my Sister's case.

 

[Trippy]

Wow...so far we have all known a family member with breast cancer

My mom had it too, and lost her breast and lymph nodes. (she died from complications of diabetes, not breast cancer)

Hope your mom beats the second round

 

[TheLonelySquire]

My mom's a survivor as well. Had it in the early 1970's. Guartho, I wash the best for you and your family, especially mom. Hang in there.

 

[Turbo]

Oh, man, I'm so sorry. My mom got it this year; she just finished her treatments two weeks ago. Thoughts and prayers are with your mom. (And you.)

 

[ancientone51]

My good thoughts are winging your way.

 

[Gil T.Azell]

Best wishes to your mom and family., Guartho
She can beat this again.

 

[stargirl]

I'm sure you don't know me, but I will be sending my thoughts your way- my mum was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer (by the time it was diagnosed it had spread to all in her bones, and liver) nearly 2 years ago and is coming to the end of it now, we think ().. I hope your mum gets excellent treatment and it was caught early enough that it can be cured

 

[Captain Ice]

You have my sympathies. My Mom went through breast cancer 5 years ago. It's not a fun or pretty thing to deal with, but it is survivable.