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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 dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July of 2018. It was extremely lucky and the tumour was 1cm in diameter. He was given a good prognosis and responded well to chemo. We were hopeful & I took that time for granted. He stopped chemo in October temporari...Read More
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3 months ago I walked in from work to be sat down and received the worst news of my lifemy mum has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer that has spread to her bones and her liver, this all happened very quickly in a matter of a few weeks and turned our li...Read More
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My husband is 35. Yesterday (20/11/14) he was diagnosed with Oesophageal (or possibly Gastro-oesphageal Junction) cancer. He had a gastroscopy and biopsy yesterday, there is a 27mm tumour at the junction of his oesophagus and stomach, and some enlarged lymph nodes ...Read More
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Tryin to deal with the news. My mil was told in mid January this yr that her breast cancer (which she has double mastectomy in 2015/16 and chemo etc) that Metastase to her brain. Approx a week later she stated radiotherapy and then chemo. Like most treatments she ...Read More
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Hi all, A very breif introduction and then I'll get into my father's story.. We live in a small country town in South East Queensland. Dad's 57 this year with no prior health issues, and he's my absolute best mate. At the beginning of December 2018 dad went to ...Read More
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I am really struggling watching my partner drink daily and excessively and smoke knowing she has had 18 months of intensive chemo and radiation A recent bone scan has shown something on a rib where she has been experiencing pain off and on for some months now but...Read More
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Hello, My mum was diagnosed with aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma last week and two days later she has started her first course of chemotherapy. What has really got to me is my mum told me the other day that she thinks she is dying and I would love some help on how...Read More
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We all receive our energy bill every quarter - for me my hands tremble at the mere thought of opening the envelope. I am preparing myself for the shock of the ever increase energy costs! Then I wonder how it could possibly be that high?
The second nightmare is...Read More
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Hello, my name is Tatiana. I just found out, one week ago today, that my father was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer. He was given 3 months to a year. I have always had a small family, and have not lost anyone yet. For my father, who I love with every bit of ...Read More
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In January my stepdad was diagnosed with throat cancer, and recently we’ve found out it’s in stage lV. It has moved to his jaw bone (the 4mm growth). I don’t know all the details — he has been going to his appointments alone, and then relays the information to my m...Read More
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