my aunt passed away; the culprit -- BREAST CANCER

@carol_m (709)
Philippines
November 8, 2007 3:07am CST
She was diagnosed of that big C just 5 months ago, though the doctors did not specify at what specific stage of cancer she already was. With the exception of a tiny lump in her right breast, there was no evidence of her suffering from the said disease..the doctors recommended for a chemo after the results of her lab tests are released. But months had passed and we got tired of waiting for those lab results..until about two weeks ago when she started urinating blood, it was then that the whole family decided that she would have her medications at the province where the rest of the family is based, such that there would be someone taking care of her at all times. She was brought to a doctor there and it was then that we found out she's already in stage 4 of breast cancer and it started to spread in her other organs. Chemo is recommended but there is no assurance of her recovery because her system refuses to respond to medications. My aunt personally refused to undergo chemotherapy because she would easily get tired travelling. Until only 2 days ago when my sister texted me that she passed away. It was so sudden coz I just talked to her last week and she seemed fine. Still we were thankful that God did not allow her to suffer from that disease for a long time.
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
8 Nov 07
Oh that is so sad, I think it is a bad thing that the doctors took so long in picking up how far advanced her cancer was, it really makes you think that none of us are here forever so start enjoying life while you can I say...
@carol_m (709)
• Philippines
8 Nov 07
yes, we were so disappointed with the doctors at that hospital. we just kept on guessing and did not expect it to be that advanced coz physically she's okay. thanks for the response
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