Had my biopsy yesterday

I doubt that but tell him even if ya had to have a peice cut out you can still survive living in your own home He!! I had both brest removed and I aint ready for a nursing home not by a long shot! and no one else I have heard about did either my sis in law had brest removed over 35 years ago and still in her own home!

well the last thing you need is to be stressed out right now i want you to know something. my dad had a stroke a few years ago on top of that he had protate cancer. i kept talking to my dad and telling him its going to be ok he is now driving and doing yard work cancer has been gone now for almost 6 years so if they catch it in time they can cure it you hang in there it,s going to be ok.

Realistically, no, you being worried is not going to give you cancer, or contribute to it. It may hamper your recovery, make you slower to heal, but it won't make you grow cancer inside your body. I can't imagine having all the stress you have, but I hope you get to do what you think is best. You already have so much to handle.

You have to wait two weeks to find out the results? Wow, it is true that stress of any kind can contribute to cancer.

It's not really scientifically proven, but in any sickness, depression or negative thinking or worries do worsen the sickness doesn't it? There are even people who have depression and other problems who eventually get sick. I think it comes with the body's lack of good chemicals which is found in happiness or the feeling of joy and laughing. I also know of a doctor who told me that most of his patients who got cancer are those who were grumpy, always angry, bad natured and such. I don't know but maybe it adds to the pain or something. Yes, it's a sad thought of losing someone both physically and emotionally. But I guess the best thing to do in these situations (where there isn't any found cure yet), is to enjoy the time spent together. It's better to say farewell happy than to grieve and regret when someone is really gone. So I say don't put regrets in your life and your husband. Make the most of the time and remind each other how happy you were and still are. God bless you and prayers and love.

Hi suspenseful. I'm glad they have got you seen to relatively quickly, hopefully it will be something that can be dealt with quickly and you can get back to normal again! I don't know about worrying causing someone to get cancer, but i do think that our mental state can have a lot to do with our health, a positive attitude can definitely speed up recovery time, probably because it get the person motivated to work towards rehabilitation in cases of strokes of accidents etc. I know that if i am worried or upset about something it certainly impacts on my health, i'm far more likely to pick up any bugs that are going round. As for cancer though, i don't think that it's something that would cause it, although a positive attitude and the will to be healthy can certainly have an impact on your general wellbeing xxx

i will pray for you that nothing serious will happen to you because of the lump... i had heard in the past as well that stress can lead to many health problems... but i'm not so sure if cancer is one of them or not... anyway, best of luck and hopefully everything will be fine with you when you come back for the check up in 2 weeks time... take care and have a nice day...

Hopefully everything will go smoothly. I have never heard this, but that does not mean anything.

I know that excessive stress can be a factor for cancer. But, who really knows for sure. The Army of Women is conducting studies to find out the hows and whys of the disease. I hope that one day we will have a cure for all cancers.

I don't if in this is the case with cancer, but as a health educator I know worrying and stress contribute to smaller illnesses like headaches, colds, and the flu. Good luck!

I"m not sure if it can contribute to it, but I know that studies have shown a positive attitude, tranquil atmosphere and stress free (or reduced stress) lifestyle helps heal a person. If less stress heals then more stress sickens...... just my interpretation of it. I hope everything turns out alright for you.

hi suspenseful sounds so good that once the lump is removed you will be fine. hope you can get that husband of yours to think about staying put in your own home. nursing homes for everyone but the very wealthy are just plain horrible. you live with no privacy, you are treated shabbily, you live with the stench of urine and feces around you, you eat second rate food, its no place for a person who has his home paid for, its cheaper if you ever need it to have a visiting nurse come in several times a week. as for diabetes you dont need a nursing home to stay healthy if you do have it, new nmeds, new information, better monitors, its a whole much better life today for us diabetics. hop;e you can make your hubby see reason

I THINK--not sure, but I THINK there's nothing but anecdotal evidence for this, but it shouldn't be discounted, as worry is bad for you in ANY case, physically. The mind affects the body, & visa/versa. If I were you, I'd look for relaxation techniques, & getting dis-involved in your husband's drama. TELL him why you are, in fact (communication is 90% of EVERYTHING in a viable marriage!). And you might want to see a marriage counselor, one with a degree in medical areas your lives touch. Just my tuppence. I'm no expert, & could be wrong. But DO get help with this. Neither of you are equipped to see the Big Picture. Maggiepie

I am not a physician so I am not qualified to answer your question, but what I can tell you is that I have had many friends with cancer who because of their positive attitude have assisted themselves in either beating the disease and/or have extended their life. Stress, as many doctors have written, does add to one's health problems. My friend and partner was diagnosed with carcinoid syndrome a year ago; she receives a shot a month from a cancer center to block the hormone that causes flushing, rapid heart beat, tiredness, and diarrhea. Her doctor says that if you are going to have cancer, that is the one to have. Yet I do worry that it will shorten her life, and that is stress. Her attitude is upbeat and if she is worried, she doesn't show it. She is healthy, has put back weight, and is doing just fine. It is natural to worry about a loved one, your own health, the unknown. The best advice that I can give you is to keep a positive attitude and take each day and live each day one day at a time. We are all here for a very short time, and as I get older I realize that more and more. I am going to see Dolly Parton tonight; she recently wrote a song "Better Get to Living"....I would ask that you listen to the words, as I believe they will make you feel better. I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers that you remain in good health.

I believe how our attitude and emotions can affect our health, but I don't know to what extent..And the Word does say that worrying is a sin. My husband is a worrier and has many health problems, I on the other hand am able to take my problems to the L♥rd and move on..Not that I don't think on my problems, but I pray and hope that a solution comes that either a miracle happens or I can actively change the situation..