Sister diagnosed....
 

Wow Terri, I am so sorry to hear that your sister has bc too. Good thing she is so faithful with her mammos; it sounds like it was caught very early.

You said that you were the first in the family to have bc. With both you and your sister now dx'd, it just may qualify you to be tested for the BRCA1 & BRCA2 genes. It is a simple blood test - the "hardest" part is filing out the massive paperwork detailing family history. I was tested (came out negative) because I have a lot of cancer (bc and other) in my immediate family. My insurance paid for the test. However, even though I tested negative, my daughter knows she has to be vigilent throughout her life and be checked often.

My heart goes out to you and your family. If your sister is anything like you she will do just fine. She is lucky to have you to help her along the way.

Take good care,

so sorry
 

Terri:

I'm very sorry to hear about your sister. I often think about this very thing. No breast cancer in the family and then out of nowhere it shows up in multiple members. Keep us posted regarding her info. I will pray that things go well for her in the coming weeks. Having you to assure her that all is doable will comfort her.

Lisa

Hi Teri...Wow, what a blow and yes, thank God she is diligent with her check ups etc. Another "thank God" ...... is that she has you to help her through these beginning days.

Sending love and hugs...

Mary Jo

Teri:

I am sorry to hear about your sister. Two sisters with BC is just too much, although Colleen's sister, Kim, also had BC four years earlier. Kim has absolutely been a godsend. She has been so supportive and she really helps us manage expectations. There is no other BC in their family and both were negative for BCRA. Sometimes it really is a matter of astronomically bad luck.

Teri, please know that your sister and her family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Lee

So sorry about your sister, I will be saying some extra prayers for her. With your knowlege and experience you will be a great resource and support for her. God Bless.

Terri,
So very sorry to hear this news. I hope and pray all goes well for her. Give her all our love and tell her that we will be here for her.

Cindy

I have to be there for her...
 

Sorry to hear that. Is she older than you?

Terri, I'm sorry for your news. That really is the pits! But she can't be your sister and not be a super fighter/positive thinker! Please let us know her results! ma

sorry bout your sister. i'll add her to my prayers.

I am very sorry about your sister's diagnosis. You are very much like me - 2 months into chemo, my mother was diagnosed. Hers was also caught very early (9mm and strongly ER and PR positive. No Her2). By the time biospy and surgery were done, I was almost done with chemo. She only needed radiation so we went to consultation together and had the same radiation onc. My mom finished rads about 3 weeks earlier than me because I had to wait about 3 weeks between chemo and rads.

We are very special to our surgeon and rad onc. But, I do feel for you. It is hard because it is hard to help out as much as you might want to.

Maybe all you'll have is a rads partner like I did.

Love to you and your sister.

Terri,

I'm sorry to hear of your sister's diagnosis. I know how you feel about your mom. My sister passed away from MS in 2000 and then I was diagnosed with early-stage bc in 2003. My mom now has Alzheimer's Disease. She still knows me, but I've never told her about my cancer advancing and my lung surgery last year.

You and your family are in my prayers. With all your knowlege you'll be a great help to your sister.

Joan

Terri I am so sorry to hear this new's about your sister. She will be in my prayer's.

I am so sorry to read your post, but glad you will be there to help her. You've learned so much and have a lot to share. Remember the tape recorder or note book. Make sure she gets copies of any reports and just try to make her laugh as much as possible. Don't let her get swallowed up by the pity party - let her have a few days but then pull her out of it!!! As for your mom, I do feel so sorry for her. My mom is loosing her patients with me and the steroids/mood changes (eight years of this crap). Take her for a massage or a meditation/yoga class. Find a family or caretaker support group for her. There are free support groups all over the place. Good luck and God bless....

you guys are seriously the best.

Thanks for all the great advise.

Yes, this is my older sister by about 22 months. we have always been very close. Matter of fact, we live together in a 6 bedroom house. Makes it easy to take care of one another.

Terri
I know your strength and determination will rub off on your sister...you are so strong....I am so sorry that your Mom has to see 2 daughters fight this....it was hard on my Mom when I was diagnosed as she is also a BC Survivor...keep strong and remember to take care of yourself first.....then you can have the strength to help her. Your shining example will help her more than you know....sending a big hug to you both!

Terri
 

Terri
 

Oh thanks for the quick reply and the smile that came along by reading it. It is comforting to see you two leaning on one another and with you in her court....well, she cannot go wrong. Here is to the knowledge that has empowered you both and most certainly saved your lives.

And Terri, will you adopt me, I do not have a sister and you are the best>>Believe51