My mums just rang to say she has breast cancer

[fairyfly]

I feel like im going to throw up

Bum so sorry to hear this.

At least they are offering her a choice which must be good.

so sorry ff xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sorry to hear this FF. My mum had breast cancer 3 years ago. She was also offered the choice of lumpectomy or mastectomy. She chose to have a lumpectomy. Unfortunately the first op didn't quite catch it all so she had to have a second which did get it all. She had radiation therapy, which made her very fatigued, but not as sick as chemo would have.

Good news is it was all over within a few months, and she has been fine ever since. Hopefully the same will happen with your mum.

Good luck.

So sorry.

You can get really really good and helpful free booklets from BACUP - explanations, stuff for relatives. Would you like me to find the details?
Helped people in our family no-end when my SIL was diagnosed.
And you know what?
3.5 years later she's still well and happy after treatment.

But I know it's truly truly a horrible time FF.

And FF, wine is good.
I am pleased for your Mum that she has a daughter like you to help her. You will be needed so badly.

So sorry to hear this ff. Sending you both hugs

Bummer ff. It is very treatable though. All teh best

my thoughts are with both of you,

Really sorry to hear this FF. X

oh FF that's terrible news, really difficult to think about.
If it any help my best friend and her mum both got breast cancer year before last and both had successful treatment and resolution and are both really healthy and happy now.
Massive hugs honey pie
xx

That was really horrid, really really horrid, thanks again for all your messages. I know its treatable, really positive stories everywhere. Its just that i just held her while she cried and i think it has broken my heart a little, well tonight anyway.

ff
She's lucky to have you.

Oh ff. xxxxx

Oh, FF

Kate's right. XXX

Thinking of you both.

xxxx

really sorry to hear your news ff...

My Aunty was diagnosed just last year, but has gone through all the treatment.. and is now clear.

So please don't be too despondent.. just try and support her all you can.

{{{hugs}}}}

{{{{Fairyfly}}}}}

Thinking of you and your mum

Just to add some more positive stories:

my mum was diagnosed in 1996, she had a lumpectomy, 6 months Chemo. and several months Radiotherapy. Stayed in Remission for 5 years and is now "all-clear".

My aunt (mums sister) was diagnosed in 2002, she had a mastectomy, no chemo, but several months Radiotherapy. She is currently in Remission with another 2.5 years to go before she gets the "all-clear".

HTH

So sorry you have all got stories about it, its not nice at all. I'm amazed at the positivity though, hope your aunty get the all clear slinky and whoever else. I think we are all just doing the irrational panic shock crapping it, bit

FF, I am thinking of you. If you want to bend an ear then feel free - if you want some company then let me know, I can sort something . . .

You already know me and my clumsy words - but you should also know that I am right by your side xxxx (just like that irritating price drop sticker on your shoe in the sales xxx)