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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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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My husband and I are British expats living overseas for many years. Our best friends for over twenty years are struggling. Four years ago Steve 50 was diagnosed with leukaemia. He was told in November 2018 that he only had a few months to live. My best friend Sue ...Read More
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Hi everyone out there who has this horrible disease or is caring for a loved one suffering this illness.I am caring for my father and have come to another state to do this and walked away from my job as there was no one to care for him. It's now 5am in the morning ...Read More
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Hello all, my dad 67 is dying of bile duct cancer that has metastasized to his stomach now. He has an unbearable pain lately. He is on morphine 24/7. What does that mean? Is he leaving us soon? Any comments? I’m going crazy here, I can’t imagine him dead. Where’s h...Read More
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