Im 16 and my mother has been diagnosed
Hi all,
My mother (35) was diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday. She noticed a lump in her breast which she got tested immediately. They told her there was nothing to worry about. 7 months later...
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@sumha - I am so sorry to hear of your Mum's diagnosis and applaud you for your obvious concern for her - trying to find answers for questions she's not even thought of yet!! It really sucks that it wasn't picked up earlier 7 months ago, when she found the first lump :(
I am guessing she hasn't seen a surgeon yet? What is the 'general area' do you live? If in a big city, maybe a suburb? We have members everywhere who may be able to get you in touch with the local Breast Care Nurse, who would be able to answer most of your (and your Mum's) questions.
Does she have a good friend, sister, or someone she trusts to go with her to all her meetings - there will be quite a few over the next few months. Even see if they can record the meetings to 'go over them' later, as it is very easy to forget what's been said at the time.
Try not to use Dr Google too much at this point in time - there are so many different answers out there - and none of them may apply to your Mum.
You sound an amazing young person - and you don't have to do this all on your own. There is Canteen (a wonderful support group for kids who's parents have cancer.) Your Mum's Breast Cancer Nurse will be able to connect you with all sorts of support - in the mean time, check them out here:
https://www.canteen.org.au
The staging for your Mum will only be known after the surgery & the pathology has been completed (usually about a week after surgery.) Her surgeon will most likely have a Breast Care Nurse in the room with her for her initial appointments and post op results, as well as any family or friends that she has with her for support.
Yes, it is just plain bad luck. I am the same as your Mum, just a tad older - with No family history either.
Our hope is that we all DO get back to that person we were before we were diagnosed - it may take a while tho.
Maybe suggest your Mum signs up here as well, as there is a special section here for 'Young Women' who can discuss stuff in private.
Please continue to ask questions - I am sure others will jump on & offer support.
In the mean time, take one day at a time, take deep breaths and just help your mum out as much as you can around home xx
Thinking of you big time as you and your family face this diagnosis.
take care & big hugs coming your way xxxx
I am guessing she hasn't seen a surgeon yet? What is the 'general area' do you live? If in a big city, maybe a suburb? We have members everywhere who may be able to get you in touch with the local Breast Care Nurse, who would be able to answer most of your (and your Mum's) questions.
Does she have a good friend, sister, or someone she trusts to go with her to all her meetings - there will be quite a few over the next few months. Even see if they can record the meetings to 'go over them' later, as it is very easy to forget what's been said at the time.
Try not to use Dr Google too much at this point in time - there are so many different answers out there - and none of them may apply to your Mum.
You sound an amazing young person - and you don't have to do this all on your own. There is Canteen (a wonderful support group for kids who's parents have cancer.) Your Mum's Breast Cancer Nurse will be able to connect you with all sorts of support - in the mean time, check them out here:
https://www.canteen.org.au
The staging for your Mum will only be known after the surgery & the pathology has been completed (usually about a week after surgery.) Her surgeon will most likely have a Breast Care Nurse in the room with her for her initial appointments and post op results, as well as any family or friends that she has with her for support.
Yes, it is just plain bad luck. I am the same as your Mum, just a tad older - with No family history either.
Our hope is that we all DO get back to that person we were before we were diagnosed - it may take a while tho.
Maybe suggest your Mum signs up here as well, as there is a special section here for 'Young Women' who can discuss stuff in private.
Please continue to ask questions - I am sure others will jump on & offer support.
In the mean time, take one day at a time, take deep breaths and just help your mum out as much as you can around home xx
Thinking of you big time as you and your family face this diagnosis.
take care & big hugs coming your way xxxx