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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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My father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October last year. Since he was diagnosed I have pretty much been the rock for him and my mother who are both aged in their 60. I’m 34 have the most amazing husband and 2 gorgeous children 13 and 11. I have been th...Read More
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I was wondering if it is possible to get lung cancer without smoking. My uncle had never smoked and never had a single drink in his entire life but recently he got diagnosed with lung cancer. everybody was in shock that how is it possible to get lung cancer and we'...Read More
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Hi allMy mum was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2016, with spread to the bone marrow and the peritoneum. These past three years have been pretty up and down with chemo. Currently, my mum is still working full time, however, she has a build-up of ascites...Read More
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I just feel helpless because it’s out of my control.it has now spread to his lymph-node’s And he is a alcoholic and he has Cirrhosis of the liver. I think he has given up already. I have children and so do my siblings. I feel like it’s not real
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My sister was diagnosed with ovarian cancer three years ago. She often uses her illness to get family members to do what she wants. Is this common and where do you draw the line? Her request right now has been for me to speak with an estranged family member who is ...Read More
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My mum has multiple myeloma, she’s been living with it for a few years now and managed to knock it down a little through chemo and a stem cell transplant. Well, it’s back now, I guess it was never really gone, but it’s definitely back and getting worse. I am so sca...Read More
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Can anyone remember what it feels like to sleep 😩?
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Hi everyone, I haven’t been on but I truly wanted you all to know, I am thinking of you all. We are all hurting and I haven’t seen any posts from anyone. So I am checking on all my friends and friends to be. Stay strong, I am thinking of you all with lots of ❤️
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I have been googling alot about it and came on this thread. Thought this might help me reduce my stress a bit. I am 5months pregnant and i got to know about my dad's cancer when i went to him to share my pregnancy news he was feeling unwell i took him to the doctor...Read More
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Hi, I joined this forum because I am having a lot of trouble processing this. My boyfriend has a brain tumor (i knew this coming into the relationship), and recently told me next month he will be getting an MRI to see what it's looking like. It might not be cancer,...Read More
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