Originally posted by Frances
She'll be in my prayers Scott. My mom has had a few scares with lumps so we always dreaded news like this. Ironically, one of the oncology doctors I work with was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. She's doing great now. I wish the best for your mom. Hopefully, the surgery will come back that it is localized. Tell her it's so important to keep a positive attitude. Let me know if you guys need any information on treatment options.
stay strong for your parents and families. I will pray for you two as well.
I would not be as worried if it was found on a regular check-up because it was not. As a matter a fact she had not been checked in over 8 years.
So the lump can be felt on the surface. Hopefully it is localized because if it is not they said they will be removing lymph nodes in her chest and arms too.
Either way she has to do radiation for 3 weeks and that is going to really sap her energy from what I am reading. Thank god no kemo.
Thanks for the offer on the info. I will let you know after tomorrows surgery if I need any additional. And as far as being strong I am putting on a good front around her otherwise I am trying to keep myself busy because when I am not I am trainwreck.
To the rest of you thanks again for all of the kind words, as I mentioned she goes in for surgery tomorrow so please keep her on your list at least until then.