just found out do not know how to take this but to stay positive

luna_amour
luna_amour Member Posts: 2
edited September 2014 in Just Diagnosed

hello everyone my name is Ewi (nickname). I'm 18 years old and I love my grandma. unfortunately, over the years she has accumulated health complications starting from diabetes to kidney failure to open heart surgery and now stage 2 breast cancer. when I first found out I stated to my grandma, "Nuh uh...this is impossible. are you joking around?" Wishing this was true, it wasn't. My grandma felt a lump a week ago on her left breast and told my grandpa she wanted to see a doctor ASAP. they did tests and did find out he lump was a tumor in her breast. today with my aunts, we went to the hospital and the doctors and specialists did CT scans, ultrasounds, and so on. anyways, the doctor felt another SEPARATE tumor underneath her left breast. also, the doctor was also worried that the lump underneath her armpit could have been cancerous. being that she has pre-exsisting health issues, if the cancer was to be found anywhere else on her body OR on the armpit, chemo would be too much on her tied with dialysis. it is all too much to take in. all I know is having faith in God and praying all is well. :)

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited August 2014

    Dear Ewi

    We are very sorry to hear of your beloved grandma and understand how you must feel. It is a big shock.

    The results from the tests will provide more information of her actual diagnosis and possible treatments. It is a horrible waiting period for the biopsy results to provide the full diagnosis of her disease.

    You may find support in the Topic here of For Caregivers, Family, Friends and Supporters.

    Besides sharing your experiences and learning from other members here at the boards, you may also want to take a look at the Breast Cancer 101 section from the main site, which is designed to help you sort through all of the information on our site to find what is more relevant to you right now and once you know your grandma's diagnosis.

    Our thoughts are with your family. Your gandma is lucky to have the family support she has.

    The Moderators

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  • SummerSun
    SummerSun Member Posts: 91
    edited August 2014

    Hi Ewi. I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I was the same age as you when my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I know what you are going through. It was the hardest thing I ever went through at that point in my life. The good Lord gave us 2 years with her before she passed. Know that every second you spend with her is precious to her. You will reflect on those moments the rest of your life. I am sure that your grandmother loves you more than you will ever know and takes sweet comfort in all the time that she spends with you.

    Please make sure that you are diligent in your breast exams. I was just diagnosed last week with DCIS (ductal cancer) and am the same age as my grandmother was when she was diagnosed. I found it myself, so the prognosis is good.

    I will pray that your grandmother gets through this and for The Lord to wrap his loving arms around you both. 

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  • Lily55
    Lily55 Member Posts: 3,534
    edited August 2014

    your grandmother does not have to have chemo, she can choose not to. I have less than normal kidney function and refused chemo and am still here over two years on with no further cancer

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  • luna_amour
    luna_amour Member Posts: 2
    edited September 2014

    thanks all SO much for the experiences, advice, AND links!!! also, lily5...what if the cancer invades all her organs? btw, my grandma has stage 4 kidney disease if that gives any more insight. again, I appreciate the feedback it is so much meaning to me!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Lily55
    Lily55 Member Posts: 3,534
    edited September 2014

    chemo does NOT kill cancer stem cells, these are the cells that metastases grow from. Chemo kills normal cancer cells but also all the healthy cells too, its like a weedkiller that kills foliage but not the roots.  Given your Grandmothers other health issues i would advise she gets several opinions including from more open minded cancer centres and maybe a naturopath. If she chooses chemo it heeds to be done in conjunction with her dialysis centre and would need to be a weaker strength.

    If the cancer is hormone positive then she may do very well on hormone blockers without chemo. There are many stage four women on this forumtaking hormone   blockers only. 

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