I just found out about 3 hours ago...

bobbijolyn

that my Mom has tested positive for cancer!! She has an MRI tomorrow to find out how bad it is...but what if its in the latest stages?? Does she have any hope to live?? I dont know what it all means... stages? Grades?she has a few masses and a couple inflammed lymph nodes..does this mean the cancer has spread through her body?? My birthday was yesterday and all I asked of God was to keep my Mom healthy.....guess I didnt get that wish!!  She has no health insurance and she is scared to death!! Shes my best friend so I talk to her about everything, but I cant talk to her about this..shes already scared enough. .I have no one to talk to about this so I am here alone and going crazy with worry!! Please tell me there is hope for  the worst case scenario!! I sound so selifish but I cant look ahead a year from now and not see my MOM!! I want her to see me get married and be proud of me when Im successful and be there for me when I fail!! I have tried to be positive for her sake but I feel I am falling apart now..............

LW85

SHE DOES HAVE HOPE...AND SO DO YOU!! I'm not sure how much I can help you. My mom didn't tell us she had breast cancer until about a month after she found out, once they had the tentative treatment plans. I can't imagine what it was like while waiting to get test results and figure out a plan of attack. It's ok to get mad at God. He understands and He brings good out of bad things. I know it is hard to see that now. I told my mom that last night, I don't know if she believed me or not. My mom and I don't really talk about it...I just try to be there to keep things upbeat. She has a lot of friends who had it and I think she talks to them about it. I only have one friend who's mom had it. If you know anyone, don't be afraid to lean on them...they will understand while others won't. You have to take it one day at a time. It's too overwhelming if you try to think into the future. I've learned that you cannot plan the future. I never would have thought I would be where I am right now. You can send me a message if you want or ask me questions. I will try to help.