I don't remember reading anything about breast cancer in elderly people, so I don't think it mens to them any more than it means to the rest. Breast cancer is deadly and should be approached accordingly. You dind't say what stage your nana is....There are several stages in the evolution of breast cancer. Here are the stages and the survival rate: 100% for stage 0, 98% for stage i, 76-88 % for stage ii, 49-56 % for stage iii and 16% for stage iv. The only thing you take into account is that your nana is very old, so that means her body is too weak, so the survival rate should be a little lower than above. This is the only difference: elderly people resist less to this disease as their bodies are weak and their immune system is weak as well.

What you should do is take her to a doctor and talk to both her and the doctor to find the best solution. As she is 82, some doctors may not take into account an operation- usually, an operation fixes things- but in her case, she may be too weak for anaesthesia; also the doctor must take into account other diseases she may have that may not allow her to have an operation. Also, her recovery time is double if not triple from a normal one.

You must also consider your nana's wish, as she may choose not to undergo such a thing at her age. This is why you need to talk.

I have heard of natural treatments, but unfortunately I cannot tell you if they are for real. I don't know if they work. But you can try them if your nana wants. However, bear in mind that as time passes by, the possibilities become lesser. So take action immediately.

Also, if you are a female, please know that breast cancer is a genetic disease. And since your aunt had it and your nana has it, every other woman in the family may develop it. So please, do a test to establish if you have the gene that causes this terrible disease and go to periodical medical examination.

Good luck!

I dont actually know what stage shes at yet- shes got an operation on thursday which will tell us. I saw her last week and shes being so strong. She always cooks us sunday lunch when we see her and this time I wasnt expecting her to but she went all out and made twice as much as she usually does- is she just trying 2 prove 2 us that shes fine?
Yea im also female but luckily my aunt wasnt blood related- she was my mothers, brother's wife and none of my other blood related female relations (apart from my nana) have suffered from breast cancer- I do check regularly but im only 19 so I never expect to find anything and I dont but even with only the one blood relation to suffer should I be extra careful. And also that its on my fathers side should I worry bout my mother- she doesnt have any blood relations to suffer from breast cancer?
Thank you for writing back- I really appreciate talking to some 1
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Well, if your mother doesn't have any blood relations to suffer from cancer it is more likely not to develop it at some point...However checking regularly is a must for any woman: both palpation of the breasts and seeing a doctor. Even if developing a cancer at some point, if discovered in the beginning the chances of surviving are about 99%. And I am glad to hear that you do check regularly...You are amongst the very few who do that and I congratulate you for that.

As for your nana, I don't know what to tell you. I can't say if she is trying to prove to you she is fine or not....But considering the fact that she cooked twice as much, I would say she is. I think she is scared just like you but doesn't want to worry anyone. Why don't you talk to her?...Tell her you're worried about her....That you love her...And that you'll be by her side....I'm sure it will be good for her to hear it. :)

good luck to your nana! I'll keep my fingers crossed on thursday.

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Good luck,

stephane