i just found out that my mom has breast cancer?
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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 <><
569035
i heard it was cancer
541744
Given that your breasts are growing right now, the pain you're feeling is probably perfectly normal.   I'm glad your mom set up an appointment, though.  I think it's always better to be safe than sorry.\n\nThe chances of you having breast cancer at your age are very, very, very slim.  So slim that, if you were my daughter, I wouldn't be worried about it one bit.\n\nI hope that helps and "Happy Birthday".
920607
Sweetheart, you are really going to need to tell your mom. What is happening to you is not normal and your mom needs to make a doctors appointment......
462823
u should be proud of her to actaully admitting her illness and getting help!! there is nothing better then that.. u should stand by her side ans support her.. she is ur mom..and the one and only mom..maybes she wasnt the best in the past to u..but she is willing to change.JUST FOR YOU!!! u should support her..cuz now she is feeling more depressed just becuase u dont wanna talk to herr..and she is going through a very tough time now..
477724
The best thing I think you could do is find out alternative ways to help her and learn more about cancer. Th site below is very informative.
470571
Yes it can because my mom's friend had breast cancer, and so did her own mom and grandma.
1037801
I'm sorry but their isn't much u can do.Just show your mom you love and support her and help keep track of whether or not she is taking her meds.If she does go in the hospital just stay in touch with her as much as you can.
702376
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1990.  She battled it, and won.  She had lymph nodes removed as well as a total masectomy.  Along with 6 months of chemo.  Unfortch her cancer recurred in 1998.  This time in her bones.  She battled bravely again, with weekly chemo for 5 solid years.  Eventually it spread to her brain and she had radiation.  She had(yes, I am sorry 'had')a great life from her initial battle in 1990 until cancer finally took her from us in 2003.  She saw both her daughters marry and met one grandson.  She and my dad traveled and were together.  Just give her the best you can.  Be there for her, talk to her.  I know it hurts, believe me, I know.  My mom was only 53 when she passed.  I believe she always handled it better than we did.  I never once saw her be scared.  I wish you and your friend all the best.  Good luck!
859609
Brest cancer!!! Unless she recently had a baby but it doesn't sound like it from your description.
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Hereditary in the fact that all people in the world are related in one way or the other. So, yes . . anyone, of any age, race, sex, or despite whether they eat health foods or candy bars for lunch, exercise or are couch potatoes, smoke or not . . anyone can get cancer. There are trillions of cells in the human body, and at any moment one of the could become cancerous. \n\nCancer is hereditary, but not predictable. If your mother had breast cancer, you may be at a higher risk for breast cancer . . . you may take all the precautions, check your breasts for lumps, do every single thing right to check for breast cancer . . and than be totally shocked when cancer is discovered in your kidney, or colon, or that you have leukemia. The fact that your mother had breast cancer would be irrelevant. Or you may never get cancer at all. You cannot predict what will happen.\n\nThe only protection against cancer is to become as educated as you can possibly get to learn about all the warning signs, for any cancer. If you have any unusual bumps or lumps anywhere on your body . . have it checked immediately. It is also good to eat a well balanced healthy diet, exercise, learn to check your entire body for lumps or anything unusual, don't smoke or take drugs, and keep a healthy mind and attitude. That way should you ever find out you have cancer, you will be able to fight it. The healthier you are at diagnosis the more able you will be to fight the cancer successfully.
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yes my mother died of breast cancer\nSHE WAS 30 WAS SHE DIAGNOSED\nPLEASE GO GET CHECKED OUT AND DO SELF EXAMINATIONS
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wait on her hand and foot, let her know you love her every day you dont know   what youve got untill shes not there no more i took care of my mother from the 1st time she got sick untill october 8th the night she died and im still not over her i feel so lost and alone tell her everyday you love her
977310
im sorry =(    best wishes to your mom... i dont think theres much you can do besides provide her comfort and let her know your there for her.
833519
That my mom doesn't have breast cancer. She had a test a couple weeks ago and the doctors think they may have found something so she has to go back at the end of November...I just hope everything's okay! :(
1099457
I'm sorry to hear of your loss.  As a cancer patient myself I personally feel that you handled the situation very well and that your mother understood the depth of your love for her.  I'm happiest when my family is doing normal things and not concentrating on cancer.  Big hugs to you.
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I am so sorry for your loss.  I would like to say that I think your mom would be proud of you and would love knowing that you love her and you miss her.  Instead of spending today being sad at her loss..spend the day rejoicing for the woman that she was and for the memories that will live on in your heart forever.  ((((((((hugs)))))))))