I am going to cry!

scubaspot · March 2010

My aunt had to have a double mastectomy last Monday. She was diagnosed with level 4 breast cancer and they were hoping that if she had the double that everything would be ok. They just got the results back and apparently what they thought were two small lumps was actually one big lump which apparently in the world of cancer is worse. They also discovered that the cancer has spread to other parts of her body including her skin.

The doc recommended both radiation and chemo therapy. I feel so sad for her. My mother and all the other sisters have died of cancer and now all that is left is my aunt. I know she is terrified and it is so unfair. I just cannot get over how unfair it is. She is such a great women and to think of her laying terrified in her hospital bed contemplating her death just breaks my heart. Everyone says to be positive but really how positive can a person be in this situation. I cannot see any other outcome other than my aunts death. I feel so sad for her and her boys (they are actually grown men). My heart breaks for her.

dstar · March 2010

I am so sorry. T & P to you and your aunt.

misscharlotte04 · March 2010

I am so sorry! I know there aren't even words to make you feel better. Lots of thoughts and prayers for your aunt.

claire1983 · March 2010

That is so sad...not to be annoying but DO think positive. My Dad's sister had a double mastectomy for cancer three years ago...so that was that, we thought they got it. She did the chemo and radiation and was declared clear...a couple of months later, they found it had spread to her liver so they treated her for that...and again said she was clear...a couple months later, she started having speech troubles and a droopy eye and they discovered it had spread to her brain so she underwent brain surgery! We were all soooo scared each time it spread, we thought, this is it, how many times can a person fight this. But they did brain surgery and chemo and radiation again and she has been clear for almost two years now...miracles do exist sometimes! Just hang in their and try to be positive for yourself and your aunt!!

amykins1283 · March 2010

My aunt has had cancer for many years. It started in her breast and she had a mastectomy. She was cancer free for a while but then it came back in her bones and liver. They have it under control with meds so that it isn't spreading at the moment but she's pretty much exhausted all methods of treatment so if it starts spreading again then there isn't much her doctors can do for her. She's also broken her left femur twice and her right femur once because her bones are so weak from the cancer and the drugs. She gets around with a scooter now because walking puts too much of a strain on her bones.

It's so devastating and I definitely feel for you aunt and her family. She is definitely in my thoughts and I hope that she is going to fight this with all that she's got! My aunt never lets it get her down and I think that her attitude has really helped not only herself but everyone around her.

ShariL · March 2010

I am so sorry. T&P's sending your way. My dad died from cancer last year on New Years day. I know how hard it is when a loved one is going through cancer treatments.