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I have read the posts regarding the help available for dental care for people with cancer, is there something similar for eyesight affected by chemo. My sight which was alreday very poor but had settled down in the last dew years, has now worsened dramatically, oncologist said that the chemo does affec it. My problem is because my sight is quite bad, my lenses usually cost me an arm and several legs!!!!!. I sure could use some financial help if available. Thank you all S
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As each day passes, I see my mum's health gone from bad to worst. My heart ache but somehow at times, my brain suppresses and blocks it out. I cry when I'm alone (driving home from work especially) I'm starting to pull myself away from meeting or seeing my friends. I refuse to talk about it with any of my friends because I know that any comfort words would not make me feel better. Is this normal? I am so scared at the thoughts of losing her. Am I handling the situation right? I'm scared that I'm not dealing with it or worst, in denial about it.
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Hi I am new to this sort of thing not sure how to go.I have recently had a lumpectomy and today saw Oncologist for first time.I start 4 cycles of chemo on 31st May.I am finding it a bit frightening and quite dont know what to expect.Mazza41
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I wonder.......... if I had a crystal ball, would I be brave enough to look inside it? Would I see something that I wanted to see? I think..........I thought I wanted to know what will happen next? How long? Do I really?
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My tears have always come at different times for different reasons over my life. I cry when I am sad, I cry when I am happy, I cry well just sometimes cause I need to?
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Just when you think you are going ok, things stabilise but I can't relax... because I know what's to come and it is wearing me down.. How do I be wife, husband, mum, bread winner, counsellor, social worker, sports coach, taxi.. etc? I'm can't enjoy the slight improve cause I'm waiting for the next downward spiral... I should be enjoying the fact things are stable... I'm trying but I know it can change like that. My walls are ready to go up, get in self preservation mode... or try to
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