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Coping with a loved one's cancer

Exwife diagnosed with cancer

Hi, I’m new to the group. I simply need to talk to someone that may have the same situation as I’m in.Recently my wife has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer. And it was one of our kids that told me the shocking news. I felt numb, useless, and an utter sadness th...Read More

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Mum has a few weeks left...she is in the U.K LONG POST

My mum has pancreatic cancer and has refused all further treatment the drs said a few weeks when she came home she then said I have days left. Shes very sleeply all the time, the carers from Macmillan came in and have increased her morphine for the pain as the tu...Read More

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Relationship changes when a loved one has cancer

Understanding some of the possible relationship changes that we could encounter when caring for a cancer patient and what we can do about them can help reduce stress. While it can be frustrating and yes, we do need to give consideration to our loved ones unwell s...Read More

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Metastasised Prostate cancer

Hi everyone ❤️ My dad has been battling prostate cancer since 2009. Surgery, 2x radiotherapy, 2x rounds of hormone treatment. The last round of hormones has failed and after many tests it has been found that it has metastasised (spread). I don’t know the details as...Read More

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What is "normal" in recovery

Hi there,I've just joined and I'm looking for some guidance as this is the first time my family and I are going through something like this - so I apologise for the lengthy detailed post! My mum (69yrs) was diagnosed with lung cancer (Oct20) with secondary spots fo...Read More

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Clothing

hello... I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of clothing when picc line is inserted but also attached to the chemo. My Dad has had to go back in for more treatment but is in Canberra, and he is chilly. I was thinking a puffer coat as they are lightweight...Read More

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Caring for yourself as well

Caring for someone with advanced cancer means that you may be putting your own needs last. Juggling practical care needs, emotional support, sometimes work and other family commitments can seem an overwhelming task list. People may say, you need to look after yours...Read More

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Struggling to Cope

Hi there, my name is Samantha and I am 24. On Boxing Day we received the news that a close family friend of ours had mulitple cancerous tumours that had spread throughout his facial nerves and to the centre of his brain and finally his brain stem. He is more of a f...Read More

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Weeks left but still active

Hi Guys, My dad was given only weeks to live around 2 weeks ago. He is still up and walking around (with his walker), pottering around in his room (i built in under my house for him). Even goes to the corner store on his mobility scooter. He eats a small amount fo...Read More

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