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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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My mother is 63 and is in the terminal stages of colon cancer. The cancer has spread to her other organs and she is on 500ml of Fentanyl pain reliever. I can't stand to see her in so much pain. She groans in pain every 5 minutes or so and she's telling me she's so ...Read More
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My mum was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma almost 6 years ago. She’s doing amazingly having made it this far but recently started having seizures. She on meds to control it but has lost a lot of confidence. She’s still living independently and I don’t want to t...Read More
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I'm so lost...The relationship between my mum and I is toxic. She is undergoing chemo for stage 4 pancreatic cancer. I feel obligated to look after her as she is alone and I'm an old child. I'm tired of the controlling,the snapping and guilt trippin. Walking on egg...Read More
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Is their anyone on here that has necrosis of the brain after radiation?
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Hi there all, my name is Emma and I am 18 years old I am writing today for advice or perhaps some guidance. Recently, we found out my dad has stage three bowel cancer, he has had it removed and is currently recovering at home. The news has completely destroyed the ...Read More
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My partner is currently being treated for a second primary cancer (we already beat a different cancer years ago). I’m really struggling. Not because of all the million extra things to do but because I can’t get any quality time with my parter. Her mother won’t even...Read More
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Hey! Writing because you never know...my dad died unexpected 7 year anniversary in couple weeks. Months after dad died mum got stage 4 vaginal cancer. I am adult only child single no children it's just me an mum now. I live interstate. My mum is really strong wille...Read More
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Hi I am new to here I my name is Dawn .my 27 year old daughter has stage 3 breast cancer.
And I just needed to talk to someone to find out how to keep my baby girl from seeing how angry,scared and upset I am.how do you keep a positive attitude all the time .
At th...Read More
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Recently my mother had seen an OBGYN for a few spots that were concerning. He did a biopsy near the few spots, not directly from them. He only took a few from 2 or 3 of the spots, but not all of them. I might be mistaken but thought they take them directly from the...Read More
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Hi everyone, This board might not be the right place for this, but I hope that people find this both to share their experiences and to learn from others. The title of yesterday's webinar "Stuff mates don't say" really sparked my interest (rightly or wrongly - gals ...Read More
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