Coping with a loved one's cancer
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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Hi thereI am looking for some tips I suppose from other who have experienced the same. Hubby of 40 years has been given bad news and we have been advised to get our affairs in order. I am in the process of doing this and it is very rough - so clinical and raw. Pl...Read More
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