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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Hi, my names Trudes. I’m new here. My dear Dad was diagnosed with terminal bowel and stomach cancer just over a year ago. He beat his odds given of 6 months but sadly he is now back in hospital as the tumour in his bowel has grown. He’s not been able to eat for a l...Read More
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My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer grade 1 just over two weeks ago, it was a big shock and very upsetting and even though procedures were put into place quickly I was so worried. She’s had the operation now (3 days ago) and I know the op should have gotten it ...Read More
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Hi,I've never done this before. So sorry if I'm not doing this right. I left my family and friends with my partner to go on a trip of a lifetime overseas with my mum as well.brother was getting married in Greece. Two days before wedding my mum fell she's 81. Long...Read More
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Hello, really struggling with husband's chemo treatment, he is continually sick and then well for a short time, he does not think he is any different than before chemo started (he has had three sessions now). I try to remain positive and am continually finding new ...Read More
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Hello everyone again, Nicky here. As previously posted a couple months ago my mother had been very ill and fighting for her life and we had been grieving the death of my dad. Up until the end of August she passed away peacefully right after I had kissed her one las...Read More
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My mom was always my best friend. She was diagnosed with lung cancer stage 3b in March. It didn’t come as s shock because she did enjoy smoking (60 years) and refused to believe it could be harmful. She successfully underwent radiation & chemo-her tumor shrunk by a...Read More
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Hi All.My partner was diagnosed with Metastic lung cancer just over 12 months ago. He has had a tumor removed from his brain, had radiation, chemo & is now on immunotherapy. Together we have coped really well I think we have tried to keep positive about how his tre...Read More
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Hi everyone, my name is Nicky. I am a 20 year old, only child, just trying to study/work and enjoy life. However, my life has been anything but enjoyable within the last 10 months. My father passed away from metastic urothelial carcinoma on the 6/12/17. I could not...Read More
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Hi my name is Mel. My dad has brain cancer and we’ve been battling for 3 years now. (I’m his carer) I dont know what I’m expecting here but my half sister thought it was a good idea that I chat with people. I’m a bit deflated as it’s been a rough couple of month...Read More
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Good Afternoon, My boyfriend has been diagnosed with lung cancer about (3) three months ago. Our lives have turnee upside down since then. Yet, we are praying, trying to eat healthier and love the way we use to. The hardest is out of the three is all three. How do ...Read More
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