My grandma has just gotten surgery, and she had a lump in her breast. She is being paranoid, and saying that she has cancer. Any way to stop this from happening?
202726
dearest grandma, it is what it is and they have the best treatments ever! It has been proven that having a good attitude and positive outlook, helps the mental health  and prognosis in it's self. advanced! My own mother survived a double masestomy and I have to double think an unknown fear away, everyday! So! My Advise is, Don't assume it, assume it is not and be on your day. Until you are told OR YOU ACTUALLY FEEL DIFFERENT!?OR is your grandma lonley? Maybe she needs extra family time. Parks with ducks?
526439
Having gone through an intervention myself for a loved one, I have to say that above all, let her know that you all want the best for her, and you're scared for her.  Let her know how this situation has effected your life. (i.e., your worry for her is effecting your sleep, etc).  Good luck, I hope it goes well.
501517
Perhaps she is just concerned about you and wants you to rule out the possibility of your having cancer. On the other hand she could have this morbid desire (which she may not admit even to herself) for you to get cancer too so that you can better share the feelings / emotions and stress involved. It's easier to share something with someone who is going through the same thing!!! I know it sounds horrible but she could be slightly jealous of your good health.  I don't think she actually wants you to get cancer  and would be upset if you really did have it but if you did have it I'm sure she would be a pillar of support having gone through the same thing herself. \n\nYou've heard the saying 'a friend in need is a friend indeed?' Well I had a friend who was very supportive when i was down and when i needed her but she wasn't so happy when everything was going well for me. She would never praise me for anything i'd done well but would instead praise someone else. I concluded that she was a little jealous. In the end i couldn't really handle it and though we are still friends we are not that close any more. \n\nMy friend and yours are different of course. Your friend may not be motivated by any sinister intentions and may simply be concerned about you. I think you should explain to her gently how you feel. Tell her that you know she is concerned about you but that you feel uncomfortable when she keeps telling you that you might have cancer. \n\nI wish both of you all the best.
589444
I will definitely keep your family in my prayers if you keep mine in yours.  My grandma had Alzheimer's desease and its in its final stages.  She can no longer eat or drink and they have basically given up hope in helping her.  Her blood sugar is dropped and she is starting to shut down.  We are praying God will take her peacefully and end her suffering once and for all. This has been going on her years and has taken its toll on our family.  God bless you and yours.
481026
Hello. First of all let me say that I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather.Right now the positive thing is that you used the phrase MAY have cancer.There could be many things that have similiar symptoms that cancer has.I am now in a EMT class and I was very shocked when I learned about different conditions mocking one another in their symptoms.Now...lets just say that the tests come back positive.There are wonderful treatments available today for cancer patients.Your Grandfather is also fairly young....60 is not that old!!His body should be strong enough to undergo treatment and help fight the cancer...IF he has cancer.Now...I will say this and it is a very direct statement. IF he has a condition that involves his liver....he will have a long road ahead of him. But that does not mean that he cant beat this.I will keep your Grandfather as well as you and your family in my thoughts.I hope my thoughts have helped ease a little of your concern.I am by no means an expert,but I read your concerns and felt that I should respond.
607051
Has she had a PET scan to try and find the primary cancer? If she has bone cancer that has spread from an unknown primary cancer then this is not a good situation. She has been given the radiation for palliative pain control in her bones and not as a curative treatment. Make sure her pain is treated properly as it will probably increase over time. Perhaps it is time to contact hospice or make other preparations to take care of your mother. \n\nHere is a good webpage about cancer of unknown primary so that you can better ask questions about treatment options of your mother's Drs. Make sure you have realistic expectations because there is no reason to make her sick from chemotherapy if the treatment will not produce remission or extend life span.  good luck\n\nhttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1463.htm
105223
Praying for you sis, I really am =)  \n...but FYI - a second mammogram request is not something to worry about at this point.  When I went they told me that 75% of the time they have to have women come in for a re-do (second one) because of the fibrocystic type of tissue and the way it shows on the results.  Faith is good.  Keep it going strong and prayer warriors in your church should be alerted too =)  Blessings from California!
208027
My friend had benign tumors that grew in her arms. Go see a doctor!
632175
If you haven't had one already, ask about a PET scan. It's sorta like a CAT scan, but it's used to detect any cancer in the body. When my husband had cancer, it's what they used to see where it was, and then they used it once more after his treatment was finished to see if all of it was gone.  Also, ask about maybe getting put on a steroid. My grandfather-in-law, has some health issues, but he had gotten to where he would eat maybe once a day, if that. They put him on some sort of steroid(not sure of it's name)and now he eats like a pig.(good thing) \n  I would also consider going to a different doctor and letting them give you the once-over as well. Having a fresh set of eyes and a  mind on the case may help. I wish you the best, hope you get everything figured out and get to feeling better!
435955
The people or person making fun of anyone with any disease at all is a very immature person, pay them no mind and try to educate them about the effects of the disease and remind them that someday they or someone they love may contract this dreaded disease and how would they feel about being teased about such a misfortune. Cancer is such a terrible disease to have to go through. I don’t know what kind you have but I hope it is one of the ones that have a high recovery rate. Keep your spirits dreams and hopes soaring high. A good attitude will help you beat this disease, I know it is and will be hard but have all the treatments your doctor wants you to have no matter what the chances of recovery is. If there is only a slight chance of recovery remember that the doctors have been wrong before. Wishing you a speedy remission and a happy healthy life. §
433188
Hi. I am an oncology nurse experienced with breast cancer. Congratulate your mother on catching her breast cancer. It sounds like she caught it early. It is ok to be scared. The best way to deal with this is to find out all you can about your mom's diagnosis and what her plan of care is. Many of the treatments can have some side effects, which are normal. Your mom should find out about them and be prepared for what to expect. Half the battle of cancer is in the mind. She needs you and your dad to be concerned but also keep a positive attitude. Your mom will be tired during her treatment. You and your dad can help by doing little things like the laundry, cooking and helping around the house so she won't be stressed about that. Also many patients who get chemo like to have a friend or family member there during their transfusion. Offer to be there. Cancer is not easy but what it can do is really remind you how much you love each other. Just be there, tell your mom you love her and ask her what she needs. Also be nice to your dad. This is sometimes harder for the guys even if they don't show it. Good luck and God bless <><
506573
If the symptoms seem serious, then you should go check out your doctor. But if they are no big deal, I'm sure you're fine. It may be true that when you research something, you think you have it. When I learned about brain tumors, all these weird stuff was happenin to me; I felt like I did have it I was so freaked out. Then I got over it (half a yr later). Same thing happened when I learned about cancer. I started checkin my body out very very carefully for any lumps and stuff. So yeah, if its not very serious I wouldn't worry abotu it.
407442
Sleeping in a bra, has nothing to do with breast cancer.\n\nAlthough, it may be uncomfortable for her, that's about it.
577749
what kind of doctor is he/she??? go get a second opinion. i would definately want to know what's going on if i were you, especially if there's a family history of breast cancer. good luck and hang in there. remember that you're not alone.
109975
It could be a number of things. I do know that the patients that were post op from that surgery that I had had a lot of pains in their chest and back. Please make sure he is bringing the pains to his oncologist attention! and that it hasn't spread through his body... I am sorry that he is sick and I wish you all the best
491022
Well, you'd have to get a biopsy to actually tell weather it were cancer or not. Even if we were knowledgeable enough to give you the chances, we don't have any tissue or cells to test! Have her Go get a biopsy done, then talk to her doctor, and get a second opinion if it appears to be malignant. \n\nIF SHE DOES NOT GO, then she does not know, people on the Internet can't tell you.\n\nEven if it is a malignant tumor, treatment options today are better than they have ever been, and survival rates have shot up. Best not to panic (especially if you don't have to)
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Your mom needs to see a doctor.  It may be something as simple as a cyst or a boil or it could be cancer.  I don't know how depression could make it any better or worse, she probably just dwells on it more when she is depressed.  If it is something like a cyst, they don't have to operate.  If it is cancer, the sooner she gets treatment the more likely she is able to recover.