https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/My-mum-the-military-widow/m-p/237#M165 Rachel have your tried contacting the Mater Hospital in Newcastle I had my treatment there and during that time I stayed on my own at their lodge I had lost my husband to cancer 14 months before and I found the support their marvellous.  When he passed away I never thought I would cope but then I found out I had a tumor myself and almost gave up hope.  I have moved on since then it took a lot to do by giving uo my job, selling my house and moving close to my daughter.  Without her I don't know what would have happened.  I now feel a lot my settled and even started to life my life again mainly due to the support and advice I was given while staying at the Mater.  Hope this will be of some help.  Jenny Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:22:00 GMT jenny 2009-01-28T01:22:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/My-mum-the-military-widow/m-p/236#M164 I was just wondering if anyone knew of any groups in the hunter valley region for widows from cancer. I lost my Dad about 2 months ago and my poor Mum (50yrs old) is not coping too well... I find it very hard as I live hours away to look after her. Any ideas would be really appreciated. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:21:11 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/My-mum-the-military-widow/m-p/236#M164 rachel 2009-01-28T01:21:11Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/My-mum-the-military-widow/m-p/237#M165 Rachel have your tried contacting the Mater Hospital in Newcastle I had my treatment there and during that time I stayed on my own at their lodge I had lost my husband to cancer 14 months before and I found the support their marvellous.  When he passed away I never thought I would cope but then I found out I had a tumor myself and almost gave up hope.  I have moved on since then it took a lot to do by giving uo my job, selling my house and moving close to my daughter.  Without her I don't know what would have happened.  I now feel a lot my settled and even started to life my life again mainly due to the support and advice I was given while staying at the Mater.  Hope this will be of some help.  Jenny Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:22:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/My-mum-the-military-widow/m-p/237#M165 jenny 2009-01-28T01:22:00Z