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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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First time post, My Partner has been battling like a pro with bowel cancer since Feb,1 round of radiotherapy on 3rd round of chemo and been moved on to palliative care,just had a picc line fitted,I'm absolutely worn out ! I'm on leave from work battling all emotion...Read More
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Hello, sorry for the Novel. Not really sure what my intentions are here.. I guess just some support and to not feel alone. My dad was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 SCLC at the start of May 24. It was horrible, like my whole entire world just crumbled.. aswell as...Read More
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Hi. My name is Marley and my husband has stage 3 non small cell lung cancer. He is not coping very well and sits all day with his head in his hands. He won't talk about it to me . He is having Chemo and Immunotherapy. Doctor says no cure, just more time. He gets ou...Read More
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Hubby is at hostipal a couple of hours away , difficult to get there etc. I have no family / friends here or nearby for support , feelling very down and emotional.Social worker from hospital called and we talked , I gave her information etc Hoping that hubby can be...Read More
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Husband of 10 years has terminal cancer, we just keep getting bad news after the other. 12 mths ago was diagnosed after symptoms 6 months before that. We have 2 children 9 and 6. We have found out today chemo isn't holding it back anymore, nothing else can be do...Read More
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I’m new to this site and have really connected with some of the posts. My 35 year old daughter has breast cancer and when I told my friends they were of course nice and supportive. The problem is her cancer has changed me. I now have a tough time joining in chit...Read More
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Hi All, I am new here. My wife has Brest Cancer. Then we found out it was HER2, which is an aggressive form. Instantly she started chemo. I am frustrated because I can't do anything for her. Trying to adjust during her treatment. She is having a hard time with the...Read More
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My 77 year old Dad had a car accident about 12 weeks ago and was in rehab for 8 weeks with lots of broken bones. When scanning him for injuries they found cancer and we subsequently learned it was bowel that had spread to the liver. His oncologist has given him 12-...Read More
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I am caring for my husband who has prostate cancer. 13 years ago diagnosed. Last 10 years advanced cancer. Lots of tumors in his bones. He has been on 5 trials via Mater Hospital. Last one is first time tested on humans so not too much data available. Hard to kn...Read More
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It's been a few days since my dad went to have a gastroscopy, where they've found a 6cm tumour in his esophagus. They've said its likely cancer, but we won't know for sure until the results of the biopsy on Wednesday. I've had on and off depression for a lot of m...Read More
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