[modelcarguy]

My sister just called me. Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer today. I have been afraid of this for a while. The doc keeps requesting mamograms and stuff. Today she was called this morning and told to get in to talk to the doc at 3 PM. Mom does not drive, never has, so she called me to go get her and take her in. The Doctors office is within walking distance of me but the trip to get her and go there is over 30 miles. Going to be a lot of trips soon for me and my sister.

[VickiesPath]

((((((((((((((( modelcarguy )))))))))))))))

If it's early, the treatments are very effective and not as severe at they used to be. I'll remember you and your mom and sister in my prayers.

[Lisa Michelle]

Oh, I'm really sorry to hear your bad news. It must be such a shock and really quite overwhelming.
It's lucky for your mom that she has a caring family to help her through this. And like Vickie said it's much easier to treat these things nowadays!

*hugs*
I'm sorry there's nothing else I can stay. Be strong, hun.

[modelcarguy]

I don't know much about breast cancer so I am learning about it tonight. All I know is she has stage 3 breast cancer. I know nothing else right now. Mom is in her mid 80's and rather stubborn. We are afraid she will not do the treatments and just give up. Dad passed in 2000 and she has been alone since then.

[onlymedid]

I am SO sorry to hear about the cancer. My mother passed in February 2008 from cancer. She fought til the very end because of her kids, grandkids and great grandson. She wanted us to have more time with her.
It was the hardest thing for her to go through and for us, too. Remember to take care of yourself along the journey.

She CAN beat this. It will take a lot of hard work and I hope she doesn't just give up. Remind her that you are there for her and will help her.

Sending you and her warm, safe hugs!

[Yesterdays]

*Hugs* I'm really sorry your mom and your family has to go through this, I know it's a really hard thing to face. But all of you are going to get through this. Your mom may have been struggling because of losing her husband, but I know that any person would do all they can to fight to stay alive, and I'm sure that she will too.

I hope you all grow closer through this experience, and that everything turns out all right for all of you. You're all in my thoughts.

[turquoisesea]

wishing her a speady recovery, wishing you the best as you cope with it all

[lynn P.]

I'm very sorry to hear the bad news about your Mom having breast cancer. You're doing the right thing learning about it - educate yourself and your family. Vickie is right if they catch it early, before it has spread to other parts - then she'll be okay. If it's stage 3 then I don't think it has spread at this point.

They've come a long way in treatment compared to 20 yrs ago - when the mere mention of the smallest timour meant radical removal of the breast. I just saw on the news tonight they believe vitamin D helps prevent breast cancer(and other cancers) - so have your mom take a supplement of 2000 mg of vitD daily. Green tea is also great - full of anti- oxidents.

This will be a difficult time for your famlily but it's important that all of you pull together and support your mom. Now it's her families turn to take care of her. I'll pray for your mom and your family.

[hurtingintn]

[BiscuitTin]

I don't know what to say. I wish your mother well in her battle against the disease. Everyone is pulling for her.

[modelcarguy]

Thanks for all the nice comments. My sister is taking this real hard. Mom always was there for her and raised both her daughters for her and now sis has a grandson and of course Mom has had him more than sis has. So she is not taking this well at all. And that is just upsetting Mom.
Thanks again for being so nice! I have to go to the doctor and get myself checked here. Bye!