Is any of you a cancer survivor?

[Lovely2024]

A close family member was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and I was wondering if any of you is a cancer survivor and has any advice that can help to increase her chances to survive. No one in my family has ever had cancer before, so this is a real shocker. I don’t even know what to tell her or how to help her. Any advice would be appreciated

[Vonus5591]

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[Vonus5591 in reply to Vonus5591]

There are more videos on YouTube just google and search

best is Doctor advise

[Lovely2024 in reply to Vonus5591]

Thank you so much Vonus

[Anelia]

Hi Lovely, I'm a breast cancer survivor of 11 years, and I've also suffered with anxiety for most of my life. I think you and your mom need to know that isn't a death sentence! It's very survivable. Your reaction to getting a cancer diagnosis is completely normal.

First your mom is going to need a treatment plan which will likely consist of some type of surgery. Then she will most likely be seeing an oncologist to advise her on what treatments she will need after surgery - medications, possibly radiation, chemo, etc. All breast cancer is different with different treatments available.

Please don't panic. Most hospitals have nurse navigators to help your mom through this. Support groups can also be great. You're not alone!

[Lovely2024 in reply to Anelia]

Hi Anelia, thanks a lot for your kind and thoughtful response. It’s actually not my mom, but my sister in law. She’s like a sister to me. And you’re right, we are terrified. Apart from following your treatment and keeping calm, are there any other things that helped you to fight cancer? Were there things that others did for you that helped you during that time? I’d like to support her, but I don’t know how. I’m glad to hear that you are cancer free. Thanks again!

[TangledUpIn]

I'm a cervical cancer survivor and my best advice is to surround your loved one with family, friends, and fresh flowers🌱🪷🌹🌺🌻🌼🌷

[Lovely2024 in reply to TangledUpIn]

So glad to hear you are well now. Thanks for the advice!

[rbbmessenger]

My wife is a breast cancer survivor. We did all the things others are saying but I swear it was her positive, strong attitude, her: "I'm gonna beat this" that did it

[Lovely2024 in reply to rbbmessenger]

Thanks a lot for your comment. It helps me understand how to support her. I’m glad your wife is cancer free!

[Nothing_but_books]

Ask the oncology team for a referral to a good website that has the most up-to-date information about top research in the field, best doctors, managing side effects, clinical trials, nutrition, managing stress, etc. Don't depend on popular ideas about what works and what's bad for you.

Google can help if you're able to reject pop opinion.

[Lovely2024 in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Good point, Thanks a lot!