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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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I feel so devastated to say I love my partner dearly, and my heart breaks at what he's going through. But I am not in love with him. How does anyone cope with the choice to keep supporting him, even though it is detrimental to your own sanity and mental /profession...Read More
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Hi, my mother has stomach cancer and she's starting her first treatment this week... I don't know what to expect as shes not eating well already,and if she dosent have appetite she will loose even more weight . Anyone know of any protien rich soups or drinks that i...Read More
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My dad has kidney failure in one of his kidneys and the other one doesn't function at all. He is only dialysis 3 times a week. He was just about to go onto the transplant list however at the last stage of tests they found cancer in his kidney and metastasis on both...Read More
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My partner was diagnosed with Prostate cancer in November 2019 and had Robotic Surgery to remove the prostate cancer in March of this year!
It has been very stressful time for us as a couple and also very stressful for our son and daughter! its been rough on u...Read More
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I don’t know what to do, my husband has stage 4 brain cancer and I am his carer, he is still mostly independent at the moment. His oncologist has given him 12-15 months with treatment.Our daughter lives with her partner an hour away, our son and his fiancée live wi...Read More
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He was diagnosed last year, and he was started on a Gemzar-Abraxane regimen. We remained positive for the three cycles which were recently completed. However, on followup we've found out that the regimen didnt have an effect and its spread to the liver. The doctor ...Read More
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My dear wife was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer at the end of Jan this year. Was quite a shock as she has never smoked in her life. She decided to not go with treatment (chemo etc), as she wanted to enjoy the remainder of our time (as much as possible), withou...Read More
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Does anyone have any advice for helping with breakthrough back pain in pancreatic cancer. my otherwise very healthy husband is terminal but it is early days. His pain is under control except for middle of the night! Not every night but a lot. Has anyone found a rea...Read More
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My Dad has been battling prostate cancer for many years now, he's quiet young. It metastasised to the liver and he's been given 6-12 months, he got the news a few weeks ago. I have been able to keep up a brave face for the family and they need someone to keep it to...Read More
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HiMy Dad has been treated for cancer for 10 years now, he has and always will be an inspiration to me. He is grateful and appreciative of life.My mum has just had her right breast removed so I have driven 3 states to be with her to support her. Very happy to help h...Read More
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