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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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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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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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Hello, i am 24years old and have just found out my husband 27years old has cancer, we have a 4year old son and are terrified, we returned from overseas when my husband went to see our GP about some swelling in his legs, the process started alomost instantly to figu...Read More
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As carers we can run ourselves 'ragged' just trying to do everything for the one we love and in my case (without a miracle) the one we will lose soon.
We must let go whatever is not necessary to do right now, and take blocks of time out for ourselves...whether that...Read More
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just found out yesterday that my mother has tumors on her liver and one in her bile duct. info and forums are scarce. Im so scared. the doctors without doing a biopsy yet have pretty much told us is cancer by what has shown in tests and scans and symptoms. im just ...Read More
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Hi Guys, I'm my Mum's carer and she has Mesothelioma. My Mum is only 66 and is my best friend. I have 2 beautiful sons and a funny husband so I'm trying to do everything I can to ensure I stay strong while my Mum is battling this horrible and senseless cancer. Whi...Read More
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