Aunt has breast cancer

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manouneski81
manouneski81 Member Posts: 2
edited June 2014 in High Risk for Breast Cancer
Aunt has breast cancer
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  • manouneski81
    manouneski81 Member Posts: 2
    edited March 2008

    I've never been hit by breast cancer, either myself of my family, now though it's here, my aunt is 39 and was told today she has breast cancer. My question to you ( remember i know nothing about this yet and just found out today ) what does it mean when the Doc says we need to remove your breast right away? could that mean she could pass? that its really serious? what could happen to her.

    Please respond, i am worried!

    Manon

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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited March 2008

    It is hard to say without knowing the type of cancer and the hormone receptors. Has she had a 2nd opinion on what type of surgery to have and seen a plastic surgeon (PS) to see what the options are regarding reconstruction?

    It is good that you are trying to support her by finding out information for her. I know where you are coming from, my aunt was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer when she was 37 and I was 17. I wanted to help her any way that I could.

    Good luck and keep us informed.

    sheila

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  • rockwell_girl
    rockwell_girl Member Posts: 1,710
    edited March 2008

    It could just mean the mass is large and may be best to get it out as soon as possible.  My co-worker had that done and it's been two years ago and is doing just fine Laughing .  Your love and concern for your aunt is sweet.  I hope that everything will be fine as it has been for many of us.  Sometimes it's not an easy journey but we are all willing to do what ever we have to, to kick this cancer.

    Sandy/Sunshine : )

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  • Sassa
    Sassa Member Posts: 1,588
    edited March 2008

    Manon,

    Honey, take a deep breath.  Many times the doctor recommends removal as the best way to make sure that no cancer remains in the breast.

    I was diagnosed at a very early stage before the cancer had spread.  But because the cancer was very aggressive, mastectomy was recommended.

    I am one year out from the finish of my chemotherapy and my one year follow up found no evidence of existing disease (abbreviated as NED on these boards).

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  • myheidiscrapbooking
    myheidiscrapbooking Member Posts: 245
    edited April 2008

    Hi Manon, don't worry that much honey, when things like this are diagnosed, they just usually like to get things done fast. I wouldn't worry too much - it could be normal in a lot of diff. situations. I'm sure she will get much more info. very soon and also hopefully a second opinion.  You sound like the best neice :)

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