ma ma

When did you notice the lump?

Two months ago,

but it hasn't grown since then, its the same.

- You have another, deeper down. - Another one?

On the chest wall.

Then I didn't check myself right. I'm sorry.

It's not easy. Some nodules escape self-examination.

They're a minority.

So what you're touching is in a minority?

What percentage of women get breast cancer?

1 in 8 are at risk.

Your face is telling me that I should, isn't it?

That I'm the weird side of the statistics?

The bad side?

Why didn't you come two months ago when you noticed the lump?

Because as I said...

it's small and it hasn't grown.

I don't know.

You can get dressed.

I'm sending you to Radiography for an X-Ray and a mammogram.

I didn't come before because I didn't want to be paranoid.

The crisis and unemployment are affecting my health.

- You're unemployed? - Yes.

Well, I taught children until last week.

I won't know what it's like to be unemployed till after summer.

Can you imagine how lonely I'm going to feel next year?

I can imagine.

- Have I got something bad? - It doesn't have to be.

That's why we have to find out exactly what it is.

- Sure. - Here.

At the end of the hallway.

It's early so hardly anyone will be waiting.

- Doctor. - Hello.

Stage 3.

- What have I got? - Let's do an ultrasound.

What can you see?

- We have to make two punctures. - Two?

- The deeper one is the worst. - Yes...

...on the chest wall.

It's something to worry about, isn't it?

I can see it on your faces.

The lab will tell us if there's cause for concern.

- When do the lab results come out? - In two days.

So what does "stage 3" mean?

I heard you.

Is there a history of breast cancer in your family?

Yes. My mother died of breast cancer.

Then why didn't you come before?

I barely remember her. She died when I was 4.

We're going to ask the lab for an urgent biopsy.

Yes.

Today at 6, can you be in my office?

I'll be on duty.

At 6 I had to go to the hairdresser.

I'll go earlier.

Do I go to the hairdresser or not?

Go.

Could you prescribe some tranquilizers for me?

I've got some here.

It'd be good if this afternoon someone came with you.

Are you married? A husband?

I don't know.

That's another problem I've had for three months,

unemployment and my husband.

- One? Two? - One.

I'm sorry, Magda, I'm driving out of Madrid.

I've decided to spend July out on my own.

Alone?!

I need to think about us, it's better for both of us

to spend time without in-laws.

A big kiss for you and Dani.

Great! Some holidays without arguments.

Come in!

- My hair... - You look very nice.

Thanks. So?

Well...

The lab report says that both nodules are carcinomas.

I knew it.

I thought about it while I was brushing my hair,

I'd be told I had cancer and get a breast amputated, right?

Well, the term "amputate" usually refers to limbs...

a leg, an arm...

I'd rather lose a breast than a leg.

I don't believe it.

Will you take it all, or leave me a little?

It has to be a mastectomy, a complete removal.

But in time you can get reconstructive surgery.

And my nipple?

You won't even leave me my nipple as a keepsake?

It's invaded.

I don't want a silicon nipple.

In this hospital we have psychologists who could help you.

Think that there's still time. And that your prognosis is good.

And that 70% of breast tumors at this stage are cured.

They're cured...

Why move over to the bright side of statistics

when I've already stepped on the dark side?

Because you've got a better chance of getting better.

Two against one.

That's my Dani!

MAMA, I LOVE YOU

Excuse me.

Before the operation we have to give you various chemotherapy cycles

to reduce the size of the tumors.

You have to be here at 10 am tomorrow.

- Tomorrow? - 10 tomorrow for the first dose.

And what do I do with my son?

Quiet, please!

Good! Yes!

That's how you raise your kids?

When your son approaches with the ball, he's a danger.

And the way he's sweating. He put on two shirts today.

He's an extraordinary player.

The kind that makes a difference.

Thanks a lot! I'll tell him!

I never liked soccer, but since he's so keen...

I work for Real Madrid.

Are you a scout?

I train the Juniors and I'm looking for kids for next season.

I see a future for your son.

That's his dream, to play in the pro league.

It could come true.

Really?!

That's great!

I needed some good news today!

He really does play well.

Excuse me. Hello?

Alejandra Yuste is my wife, yes.

Yes, that's my daughter's name. What is it?

No, no, I can't, I'm working. In half an hour...

In which hospital?

What happened?

Sir!

Virgen... Virgen de la Luz...

Virgen de la Luz Hospital.

My wife is alive.

My wife is alive.

Medics!

I'm fine! I have to see my wife.

- We have to take him to her hospital. - I have to wait until the game's over.

It's about to end. You go, I'll stay.

Please tell my son, the one who scored...

- From the penalty? - That's him!

Tell him I've gone to the hospital to help a man and he's to call me.

Your wife will be alright.

My daughter's been run over!

My daughter... She's been killed!

A bit faster, please.

We'll be right there.

Look, take these, two tranquilizers will help.

Let's sit down here.

Take another pill.

Mama?

Honey, you didn't call me!

A medic brought me.

We lost.

They scored two goals against us after you left.

Well...

Who's that?

He's a scout.

- Really? - Yes.

And he liked you a lot.

It doesn't look like it.

I think I overdid the pills.

- You gave him pills? - Yes.

- Why? - I'll tell you later, sweetie.

Mama, I'm tired. Let's go home.

We're going to stay with him a little longer, okay?

Why, Mama? What's going on? You're acting weird.

Yes, sweetie. But I've got you.

You're my beautiful boy.

Did you like the way I played?

You can't imagine how much I loved watching you play.

But Mama, I missed the penalty. Don't exaggerate.

But I loved that too.

This man has lost his daughter

and his wife is in a coma.

I'm deeply sorry.

I'm sending you all the strength I've got right now.

In case it helps you overcome this.

Thank you so much.

Where's Dad?

He's in a town on the coast.

He had to go to teach a summer course.

He didn't say goodbye.

He'll call you later.

You know something?

Aunt Sofia's going to the reservoir with your cousins tomorrow.

- Would you like to go with them? - Great!

I'll get to see the Eurocup final with my cousins.

On Sunday.

Watching soccer with you and Dad is a bit boring.

- I only like soccer when you play. - Sure, you've got no idea.

And you can stay there as long as you want.

Cool! My cousins can show me how to water-ski!

What are you going to do?

I have to stay.

Are you going to the hospital to see that man?

Yes.

I want to see if they sign you to the Real Madrid Juniors.