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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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Hi there, new to this site and am just after somewhere to chat and find people travelling a similar journey.
My mum was diagnosed just over 12 months ago now, is on her 3rd type of Chemo (Tarceva, daily) and it would appear that the numerous tumours in her lungs ar...Read More
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On Tuesday, 17 August 2010, my whole world fell apart.
My husband, Tony (47) the love of my life and father of our 3 beautiful children (26, 22 & 20), lost his 4 year battle with colorectal cancer.
He fought a long and hard battle but finally succumbed to th...Read More
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Hi, My father was diagnosed with GBM grade IV after colapsing in late June. He had surgery and has just finished six weeks of treatment which was chemo and radiotherapy. During treatment / surgery etc he has done really well. Now we are in the 4 weeks of waiting ti...Read More
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My mum and I were extremely close. Although we lived 4 hours apart we spoke twice daily most days and there was that unwritten rule that no matter how trivial she would always listen and give advice.
That one person whom you knew would never judge, be practical and...Read More
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Can I recomend for anyone no matter what phase of cancer they may be in or you have a loved one or family member with cancer to consider a Memory Book.
A memory book is a book that someone can write to leave a message for their loved one's. My husband started to ...Read More
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I thought i would put in a group message to the young carers out there looking after someone with cancer! GO US!!!!
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I thought i would put in a group message to the young carers out there looking after someone with cancer! GO US!!!!
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I am writing to ask if anyone out there has had complications following an illeostomy where there is still a high (3X) output from stoma leading to dehydration.
I am searching for an answer where the combination of codeine phospate, lomotil, loperimide, fybogel an...Read More
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Hey guys,
Im here to introduce myself - im 23 yrs old and the primary carer of my mum who has survived breast and throat cancer in the period of 7 years. Im here for support, and to understand how to live y life as a carer as well as having a life of my own?
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My mum has the all clear! What an emotional roller coaster it has been. Just saying the words makes me feel like crying.
I have spent the past year pretending it would all be ok while inside believing the worst. I am so incredibly happy I was wrong!
It was abs...Read More
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