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ddoyle Member Posts: 40
edited June 2014 in Caring for Someone with Breast cancer
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  • ddoyle
    ddoyle Member Posts: 40
    edited May 2008

    I have a question.  My mom got diagnosis with stage 4 breast cancer.  Hospice is now involved and I'm not sure what to do.  I have no other family in the US but my mom and I'm not sure how to deal with everything.  Both of us are teachers at the same school and everyone knows what is going on, they are very supportive but I still feel alone.  Can anyone tell me what should I do?

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  • Wink333
    Wink333 Member Posts: 143
    edited May 2008

    I'm not that knowledgeable about Hospice but the first thing I would do is find out everything you can about your mother's cancer. Find out where it is, how advanced, treatment options, etc. You didn't say if you all ready know all of this. Is Hospice involved because the doctors think there are no treatments available for her? Have you asked about any trials that she might be eligible for. My recommendation is ask questions, ask questions, ask questions.  If you don't get answers that make sense, find a 2nd opinion. There are so many treatments out there.

    I imagine others will be along shortly who have more knowledge than I and can give better advice for your options. Sending you and your mom prayers, hugs, good thoughts and vibes. 

    Wink

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  • ddoyle
    ddoyle Member Posts: 40
    edited May 2008
    The doctors have said that it is stage 4 and that it has advanced to other parts of her body.  I was told that all we can do now is try to control her pain.  They think she has maybe three if not four weeks to live.  She doesn't want to go through any treatments and she says she is ready to see Jesus.  I am not ready for her to see him just yet that is why it is so hard. I haven't cried or anything yet, all I've been doing is trying to comfort my co-workers and friends.

      I'm being told that this is normal but I don't feel like I'm normal.  Every day I'm talking with someone from hospice and it is really hard. 

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