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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,
Im not necessarily looking for answers I just need to vent.
My Mum has had a rough 3 years with numerous illnesses that seemed to happen after each other, and in June this year was diagnased with CUP (Carcinoma of Unknown Primary) - secondary in the liver att...Read More
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Feeling like this is the end of the world... I know I have to try and be strong for my wife and 2 young children but its so hard. I don't want to loose my life partner and their mother...what do I tell the kids?
How long does it take from diagnosis to get on with t...Read More
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Hi everyone
My name is Michelle and I am a freshly married mother of 2. I have a 10 month old and a 2 1/2 year old. The week before Xmas 2011 my dad started to act a little weird. Sleeping longer, aggressive, throwing up and unable to walk properly. He went to gol...Read More
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My mum was diagnosed with cancer just yesterday and i am pretty upset. The type of cancer she has is a non-agressive, which is worse because some of the cells are asleep. so she will have to get kemo for the rest of her life as we aren't sure when they will become ...Read More
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first of all, for those who dont know, my grandfather passed away from GBM on 30/5/12.
Everyones reactions are really getting to me. Its like they're all assuming that I feel a certain way, and even when I try to tell them how I really feel they ignore it complete...Read More
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Hi I am new to this forum
Long story is my dad is sick with stage 4 lung cancer (has spread to his bones, etc)
He is currently in hospital as he is very frail and weak, he is still recovering from his last infection of septicemia. Drs say now that his marrow is ...Read More
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Hi
We have just joined this forum in the hope of being able to speak to people who really understand what we are going through?
I would like to thank everyone for sharing their stories and fears with us all... Makes us feel less alone.
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When my hubby was diagnosed and whilst he has been going through surgery etc I have been totally amazed and upset by so called loved ones reactions.. I have really been sadddened by the way people have treated us or simply just ignored us. People who used to be rea...Read More
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HI TO EVERYONE! I JUST WANTED TO INTRODUCE MYSELF AND MY WIFE ALSO.SHE IS THE ONE WITH CANCER BUT EVERYONE I TALKED TO SAID THAT WE BOTH ARE GOING THRU IT. IT JUST FEELS GOOD TO HAVE A PLACE WHERE I CAN TALK OR CHAT WITH SOMEONE. I TRIED A GROUP ON YAHOO AND I SIGN...Read More
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