Life is truly challenging. One day everything is fine and the next…who knows? My daughter has ILC breast cancer. This type of breast cancer only shows up in 10% of people and doesn’t usually show up on a mammogram. It is frequently found by feeling a lump. It can also be difficult to treat.
ILC or Lobular breast cancer was only defined as a different cancer in 2012 and now research is being done on how it can best be treated. It has some things in common with lung cancer and a study is being done in Britain using the newest lung cancer med as a treatment.
Enough said about the disease itself. For me the hard part is watching my child go through all of this. Like most people I want to die before my children. I know this is not always possible but I don’t want to watch their pain. I think most parents feel this way.
During my time working as a nurse in pediatrics I saw parents struggling with the pain of having a seriously sick child. Losing a child has to be excruciating.
My daughter has a good prognosis but the journey changes your life forever, No more going blithely through each day. Even after treatment has had good results there is only remission…not cure. Learning to live with this reality is hard. I would take it from her if I could.
She is a positive person and is adjusting to this new world but I am having difficulty. I am a mother and want only the best for my children. Life is not perfect and we all have to live with that reality. Sometimes it is just not easy.
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My prayers are with you and your daughter. Positive vibes coming your way 🤗❤️🙏
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Thank you so much💖
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I wish I had the right words to comfort you. I will definitely keep you and your daughter in my prayers. 💖💖
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It is comforting to hear that others care. Thank you so much💙
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Your last sentence about life not always being easy. I can understand that. Sometimes it’s riding the waves that come towards us.
Also my thoughts and prayer for your daughter.
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It is about riding the waves. Thank you for your response.
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I am so sorry, Suzanne. I can’t imagine how I would cope under the circumstances. You and you daughter are in my prayers.
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Thank you. I think somehow we do find ways to manage. It just takes a while for the information to settle in.
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‘It doesn’t get easier, but we do get stronger.’. I think that is a major reason for our lives here – healing and getting stronger spiritually.
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We also understand the problems of others better and are more wise about how to help
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This is true, Suzanne. For me, a big problem has been learning when not to help my kids and grandkids. I am getting better but still hard. 🥺
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That is so hard. Sometimes we step in the s***** when we try to help.
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My prayers are with her and you! 💛❤️💜🙏🏻
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Thank you so much. Prayers matter.
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Indeed! You’re so welcome!
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