Family member diagnoses

I am sorry to read that your mum's cancer has returned after so many years. Unfortunately she is not alone. There are several ladies posting at present who are in a similar situation. However, all seem very positive. Research has led to improvements to the treatment which means that there are many successful results. As your mother was told.....she has every reason to be hopeful and I'm sure she too will find a number of differences.

As for the scans....well, it may be a PET scan which actually identifies cancer anyway in the body. I had one which showed nothing and it has been such a reassurance in subsequent years. But if it should show another area......well, it will enable the oncologist to deal with every area simultaneously and without further delay. This would be much better than waiting to see if other symptoms might develop later on. I don't think you should allow this to be frightening ......just informative to give your mum the best chance of recovery because anything she needs will be being done. 

I expect your mum still remembers it is the waiting for a definite plan which is the worst time as without definite knowledge, your mind goes into overdrive. If it is possible to have some distractions while you wait, you may find it helps you both. Once you have a plan, you will feel more in control again.

I hope all goes well with your mum's tests and treatments. You will be a great support to her.

Love  Karen

Hi ' Sorry to hear that your Mum has had a breast cancer  diagnosis again . I have been in this position recently -see my profile. I'm sure she will be quite surprised by how many changes to the treatments there have been in the intervening years, I know I was! It seems that her Consultant is checking everything before making a plan and that is very sesible. As Lacomtekp says the waiting is the worst bit and once there is a plan you will all be able to come to terms with things.I won't tell you that I wasn't shocked because I was- but I can honestly say that even during Covid the care I received was excellent . O.K. some of the conversations were over the telephone and not face to face,but the explanations were fully explained and all my questions answered.I'm now looking forward to a full and happy life and hopefully that will be the case for your Mum. Sending big hugs to both of you xxKwissy

Thank you so much for your kind words Karen. It had made me feel a lot better.

Love Lexy 

Hi Kwissy,

Thank you for your comments and support. I am sorry to hear that you have been through it also. I wish you the best.

Love Lexy