OT: Bad News

My mother just called me and told me her biopsy results. She has breast cancer!!!! I tried to be strong and didn't even cry once while I was talking to her on the phone. She said she wishes she was strong like me. I am not strong, I was just being brave for her. I am so upset and my husband is here but he is telling me that worrying about it isn't going to make it go away. He is right, but that is such a man's way of dealing with things. My mother and I are extremely close, best friends. She lives 5 min down the road and we are together every day. I don't know what I would do if something happened to her!!! Thanks for letting me vent, I wish I could say I felt better. Robyn

Robyn, I am very sorry to hear about your Mom. I too know how you feel. When I was 24 years old my Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was back in the early 70's..she had a mastectomy because that's what they did back then. I remember feeling helpless. She got better and went on about the business of living. When we hear the word Cancer we gasp..OMG! There are some good treatments out there..I know because I have Ovarian Cancer and will begin chemo Friday. And I truly believe in my heart of hearts that after chemo I will be fine. What kind of treatments will your Mom have? There is a wealth of information out on the internet and I think it is wise to be an informed consumer..find out all you can about breast cancer. There are alot of survivors out there that are willing to share their experience and also lend their support. I know it is hard but after the initial shock is gone..things might look alittle better. You and your Mom are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Linda

Robyn, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom at this time. My husband had throat cancer 3 years ago and we just had a scare thinking it was back. He got the results of his cat scan today and Dr. Cooper thinks it is a blocked artery. He may need surgery but he doesn't feel it is cancer. I have been worried sick for over a month. I can honestly say there are very good cancer centers in this part of the state. What are they recommending for your mom? Robyn please have faith that your mom and you will pull thru this. I know this is hard and easier said then done. Beleive me I have been there and done that. Take care of yourself so that you can help your mom get thru this. Please feel free to call me if you just want to vent or talk. I am off work for 2 weeks. If there is anything I can do please let me know.Take care and see you lighter. Joanne

Robyn, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. If you can post her name and I will gladly put her name on my church's prayer chain. Linda is right in her post cancer today isn't what it use to be. Get on the internet and found out all you can. Prayer also works and I know you know that because I remember past posts where you said you were going to church on a Sunday. Good luck with everything and I will keep you both in my prayers. Deanna

Robyn, I am sorry to hear of your news of your mother. Have faith and be strong. After working in the healthcare field for many years there are many advances in the cancer field. My prayers are with you.....Sharon

Robyn So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and your mother. Encourage her to become aggressive in her battle... The poster's above are all correct, things are different nowadays. Dianne

Robyn, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I am sure that this is a hard time for you being that you are close. Just try to be strong as she may end up needed a shoulder to cry on, or even support from you....You seem to have that caring and not giving up attitude. I will keep y our family in my prayers. Christie

Hey Robyn....I know what you mean about being best friends with your mom...my mom lives about 5mins away from me too and we do everything together. Everyone is telling you the right things on here. Stay strong and get better. We are always here to listen and help. my thoughts and prayers and with you and your mom. take care....shaughnessy