Sorry to hear this wretched news. Few of us every expect to hear it. I was super fit ate well had stopped drinking alcohol and smoking. It was a horrific blow to be diagnosed with throat cancer. There are cures but I had NO idea of the brutality of these cures. God help us all it's a tough road. Hugs.

Hello,

so sorry to read your post. Just wanted to pop in and give you some comfort. Breast cancer treatments have come a long way and deaths have fallen quite considerably. Also, I want to say that even if her lymph nodes are affected it's still ok, it's not the end of the road.

I take it you don't know the treatment plan yet? I had surgery, chemotherapy, rads, herceptin, bisphosphonates and hormone inhibitors....yes...it sounds like a lot but that was my treatment plan tailored to me, and your mum will have one tailored to her...

she will be ok....let her know I'm thinking of her xx

ps...and the best bit??? I had my first mammogram results 1st Feb and I'm in the clear! So there you are, there are lots of us in the clear thanks to our wonderful NHS...and your mum will be one of them ️

Hi Marlyn,

Firstly can i say thank you for replying back to me :) secondly can i say your amazing, its so good to hear your on the mend and that youve beat cancers butt...
 

 I havent been to any of mums appointments so am a little unsure as to what they might do, even mum said she was a little confused, as you know when you hear you mind just goes blank.

They seem very positive but we can only hope, i know thinks hve changed now and things have moved on, its so good to hear from someone thats been there and done and beat it.

People moan about our NHS, and i was of of those people, i always had that stupid saying charity starts at home, what a lie that was, your all amazing people and the staff and the NHS are amazing.

thanks you, its been great to hear from you

xxx

Ross 

Hi Emeraldstar,

Im so sorry to hear this, i hope your on the mend or going in that dorection, its a scary thing. One day your normal the next your not, keep fighting this and you will be another one of those who has kicked cancers butt.

This group is amazin, full of amazing people, i only wished i could help you all.

think positive and keep pushing

Hi Ross, If the doctors say they are looking to cure her then it's true. They may be economical with the truth sometimes but they do not lie. And certainly it's best if the breast cancer hasn't affected the lymph nodes. But there are lots of women here whose lymph nodes were affected, but who have been effectively cured. They may still endure the stress of regular scans. That's something we all know about here. But your Mum has a great chance.

It takes time for everything to sink in. You and your Mum have had a terrible shock. But you will soon start feeling a little better. Good luck, Harry

Hi Harry,

Thank you for replying and thank you for the support. It means a lot, i never really knew how bad this was until you have to deal with it yourself, you see the adverts and you think ill never need that.

together we will kick the big C's bum

Thank you and i hope your well.

Sorry to hear that you've found out such hard news but glad they've caught it soon enough to be able to help her - onwards and upwards from here!

My mum was recently diagnosed and it has also spread to her lymph nodes but they seem fairly positive about it all but it is still a lot to take in and very hard. Please don't underestimate how hard it is for you and your family too - it's not nice seeing someone you love going through something so tough but make sure you look after yourself too as you're a very important person in this whole process! 

Sending lots of love and positive vibes! Thinking of you all! <3

Dolly Thank you for replying.

its so hard but speaking to people like yourself whos been there and helped others really helps, your all amazing and deserve a medal its a horible disease that ruins or chnages lives.

thanks for chatting it really helps 

That's just it ...it's always something that happens to others. I guess we now are those others. Our son was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia last  August he is 25. Had a stem cell transplant last Friday our daughter was the donor .  We hope he will make a good recovery. 

Our niece is now 6 years  in remission from breast cancer . Please take hope from this. 

Best wishes 

Hayley