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How do you or did you cope with a loved one’s diagnosis? What are your needs during this difficult time? What happens when your role moves from partner or friend to carer? Find out how others cope or share your experiences.
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I am caring for my husband who has terminal bladder cancer with bone Mets. I would like to speak to someone who is going though the same as at the moment I am having trouble coping as in the last eight weeks his condition has deteriorated So fast has a lot of ach...Read More
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HiLong story short(maybe not so short), the day before I got on a plane and moved to Australia my Mum was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I've been here a week and I'm struggling big time. She didn't want me pass up a great job opportunity because at the time we ...Read More
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In late December of 2018 my husband was diagnosed with sinus cancer. We were devastated. This was not the first time my husband had cancer, he also had it 8 years ago, (prostate cancer) they removed it, he did 13 weeks of radiation and he was cancer free. With the ...Read More
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HI Everyone,I need some help. My husband was diagnosed late March 2018 with pancreatic cancer stage 4 that has spread to his liver.He is on chemotherapy but does not do well with it, he is sick for about 4 days after and just when his system starts to get better h...Read More
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My partner and I are only just starting this journey and I'm afraid of what is to come. I work in the medical field, occasionally in oncology, so Its like I know just enough to worry about things that haven't occurred yet and possibly might not even happen! My bf o...Read More
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Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia Philadelphia positive ALL Ph+She is only 30 years old. we have a 10 year old daughter and a 2 year old sonDiagnosed 01/06/2018From Tamworth NSWCurrently in leukaemia foundation house in New Castle Med high risk chemo protocol treatment...Read More
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Hi everyone, My mum was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer last October. I have been her primary carer as I live at home with her. She has had aggressive treatment of chemo, radio and a 14 hour surgery. She has finally returned home but I am struggling to undertake t...Read More
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Hi all, just wanted to say hi, My beautiful Mum, 77, fit healthy, plays tennis 3 times a week has just been diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer after many many tests has now been referred to an oncologist, awaiting the appointment . I am her only immediate support ...Read More
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Hi, Does anyone know of any insurers that will cover for terminal illness of a loved one?My mum was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, and I we had already booked and paid for a holiday in April next year. I am finding it difficult to find anyone that will co...Read More
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