Sister diagnosed yesterday

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sfuchs
sfuchs Member Posts: 1
edited June 2014 in Caring for Someone with Breast cancer

My sister is 35. She was diagnosed yesterday and is getting the biopsy today. I'm trying to find things I can send her that will help her. She is brittle diabetic with progressive kidney disease. I'm worried about her treatment options and her outcome. She is the only sister I have. That sounds selfish, but I can't help it.

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  • LauraSimpson
    LauraSimpson Member Posts: 24
    edited June 2006
    I'm so sorry to hear that your sister is having to go through this. It's such a difficult time for an indivildual and their family. It's wonderful for you to be looking for information for her. Once you get the results back from the biopsy the Doctors will be able to give her more information what type of treatment will be best for her especially in light of her other medical conditions. The time from diagnosis, reviewing all the options, surgery, and Oncologist visit will seem to take forever. It is not unusual to go 4-6 weeks from biopsy to surgery. And sometimes the decision is that giving chemo prior to surgery is the better option.

    My thoughts are with you and your sister.
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  • jgrjunque
    jgrjunque Member Posts: 47
    edited June 2006
    There is nothing selfish about loving your sister and wanting her to survive and thrive. I have no information about the combination of BC and your sister's other ailments. But there are things you can do to help. Please read the thread What would you most like people to know... and you will get a LOT of ideas. Best of luck to you.
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  • csp
    csp Member Posts: 2,765
    edited June 2006
    Hi sister,
    I am a sister too and no you are not selfish.
    I felt the same way when my sis was dx'd a yr ago
    and still do.

    The most importain things I do that help my sister the most are listening, validating her feelings, and doing for her without waiting for her to ask, taking my cues from
    her and comming here for support and information.

    I am glad you found us and please come back , and tell sis about us we are here for you both !

    Carrie
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  • cowgirl
    cowgirl Member Posts: 777
    edited July 2006

    We here truly understand the love of a sibling, spouse or parent. It is quite normal to be scared and worried. I am unfamiliar with her other disease, but feel free to vent here as much as you need to.

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  • cinderellafifi
    cinderellafifi Member Posts: 8
    edited July 2006
    You are not being selfish at all. I think it is wonderful that you have such love and concern for your sister. It's so tragic that she is so young and going through this.

    Fingers crossed on the biopsy report(s)!

    Hugs,
    "Fifi"
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