Monday, September 12, 2011

Are you more likely to survive breast cancer if you are younger

Are you more likely to survive breast cancer if you are younger?
My girlfriend thinks she might have breast cancer. She was sent for testing and is now taking injections which we believe to be chemotherapy. Her parents refuse to tell her if she has been diagnosed with cancer or not, which is terrible, but i can't do anything about that. She's only 14. Are her chances of survival better if she's young like this? What are her chances of surviving and living out her life and dying naturally (not from cancer)? Is there anything she can do to help stop it other than do what her doctor says with taking injections and medication? I'm really scared for her.
Cancer - 2 Answers
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1 :
Overall, young people are more likely to survive just about any illness better than the older generations, but breast cancer in your teens is very rare. Your friend has the right to ask questions about her medical diagnosis & treatments. Encourage her to speak up & ask the doctor herself what is going on. As far as if younger people can fight breast cancer better than older people, I would still think so. God Bless you both. You are a good friend. Chemo is usually given through an IV not shots. RN
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What? I'm confused! Her parents haven't told her what's wrong? She doesn't know herself? If she's taking Chemo she will know because it makes you so incredibly sick! Why doesn't she talk to her parents or the doctor to get the information she needs? If not her, why not you?

Are you more likely to survive breast cancer if you are younger?
My girlfriend thinks she might have breast cancer. She was sent for testing and is now taking injections which we believe to be chemotherapy. Her parents refuse to tell her if she has been diagnosed with cancer or not, which is terrible, but i can't do anything about that. She's only 14. Are her chances of survival better if she's young like this? What are her chances of surviving and living out her life and dying naturally (not from cancer)? Is there anything she can do to help stop it other than do what her doctor says with taking injections and medication? I'm really scared for her.
Cancer - 2 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Overall, young people are more likely to survive just about any illness better than the older generations, but breast cancer in your teens is very rare. Your friend has the right to ask questions about her medical diagnosis & treatments. Encourage her to speak up & ask the doctor herself what is going on. As far as if younger people can fight breast cancer better than older people, I would still think so. God Bless you both. You are a good friend. Chemo is usually given through an IV not shots. RN
2 :
What? I'm confused! Her parents haven't told her what's wrong? She doesn't know herself? If she's taking Chemo she will know because it makes you so incredibly sick! Why doesn't she talk to her parents or the doctor to get the information she needs? If not her, why not you?

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