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I am not new to cancer as my mum died 8 years ago from leukaemia and now my dad has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, it has brought up a lot of grief and sadness again. He is in his 3rd week of chemo, and I am his next of kin and only carer. I have 2 broth...Read More
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On 31st Aug 2013, my world has turned around. It felt like a dream. We got the result on that day that my dad has a lung cancer and it spread to his spine and pelvis. We dont know what stage yet but the GP has advised us to prepare ourselves because we are looking ...Read More
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When I was informed of my son's illness, I rushed to his side and wanted to look after him and care for him. I was very upset when he turned around and complained that I could not just barge in and take over. He is 40, married with 4 children. Of course I melted ...Read More
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Hi there,
My name is Meaghan and my dad has been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. First week of chemo down and it has really taken a toll on him :(
I currently live interstate but as my dad is a widow i have come home for the start of his chemo and to hel...Read More
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Hi I am Sophie. My dad has terminal lung cancer and has just finished his first cycle of chemo. He has 6 more to go and a scan in 5 weeks to see if its working. I am his next of kin and main carer as he has no one else. It would be good to talk to others in the sam...Read More
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Hi Everyone ,
we are Dave & Anna Nilsson and our daughter has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. diagnosed late November 2012. we live in Canberra and are looking forward to meeting other families who are going through this journey also. looking forward to meeting you...Read More
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My Father in law who is 92 has just been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer and is declining quite quickly. My aged mother-in-law seems to be in slight denial and some of the family INCLUDING my father-in-law think it would be better shielding her from the severi...Read More
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Hi all,
Just intoducing myself...where to start....
I've held off joining any of these groups since my "family" was diagnosed in 2008...i say family because even though the disease only targets one members body, it effects everyone and everything close to them....Read More
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13 months after my husband dropped the bottle that led to his GBM diagnosis, the end is near.
I'm currently lying in bed beside him enjoying our remaining time together. His decline has been rapid yet dignified. Equipment was brought to our home on Friday and alr...Read More
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Hi
Ive been searching the internet for the past two nights looking for support groups for you young widows with children. Having no luck what so ever. Even tried good old facebook!
I lost my partner in May 2011 and we have 3 children.
We have done the councelling...Read More
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