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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 husband was diagnosed with Plueral Mesothlioma almost 2 years ago. He chose to have no conventional treatments. I have put in well over 1000 hours of research and study on nutrition and alternative therapies. I have put him on a whole food diet - no refined or p...Read More
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My father was diagnosed last May after having seizures at home. He was told after surgery that he had Gr 3 astrocytoma (right frontal lobe) and went on radio and chemo. His MRI in December was inconclusive due to excessive swelling. He fell over during the week whe...Read More
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Greetings, I'm new to cancer connect. I'm a carer and feel I now need to connect with people who are having similar experiences to me. My husband has Oesopgageal cancer. It's coming up to 1 year since diagnosis.
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Hi my husband of 54 years was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 years ago it has since spread to his ribs, small intestine, adrenal gland etc despite chemo & radiology. We live in a small rural community & it gets very lonely at times. Would love to hear from others in ...Read More
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I joined because my beautiful Dad was diagnosed in September 2012 with mesothelioma at age 76. He's undergone 22 cycles of chemotherapy so far and ten days of radiation therapy. He's lost a lot of weight, can't walk far and gets very tired but never ever complain...Read More
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Hi.
I'm sorry if this is a silly question.
My father has survived Melanoma, prostate and bowel cancer. My mum has also survived bowel cancer and my pop died from Luekemia.
I am 30years old and have 3 young boys and a husband.
has anyone had testing for cancer on...Read More
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if all brothers and sisters are having cancer then does it mean that their generation also have chances of cancer.all brothers and sisters are having it at diffrent places...and in their generation also two have got this pain..so is it that all the other generation...Read More
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I see the forum topics. I see my mum struggle because everyone she talks to has a curative diagnosis. Who does she talk to when the prognosis is not rosy but she wants life to be? Who is there to discuss the emotional roller coaster that comes with a 'non-curative'...Read More
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Hi,
My mum has metastatic cancer of unknown primary. She lives in Mackay and there does not seem to be any cancer support groups there. I was wondering if anyone knows of any groups in Mackay or if anyone would be interested in forming a group in Mackay? Thank you
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Hi there, my name is Maddy & my husband was diagnosed with a brain tumour back in June. It's been a tough struggle as he doesn't want anyone else to know; it's his way of coping. We have 2 children, 3 & 6 & I've had to work, look after them (as he ducks off for tre...Read More
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