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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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Many times I have experiences anniversary grief. There were many firsts to get through, All our anniversaries, first time we met, moved in together, exchanged rings, got engaged. Every Tuesday ( he died on a Tuesday night) felt like a resurgence of grief and someti...Read More
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Thought I would set up this thread of discussion as I know the forums are set up for individual Diagnosis types however I believe that there are many Advanced Breast cancer sufferers and carers who would like to share their ideas, questions, fears and support to th...Read More
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Hi i am soon to care for my mum at home (with some supports)when she is discharged from hospitaland she will stay with me until she passes. i;ve done the reading & feel i know what to expect at 'End of life" stage when the body starts to shut down slowly. A bit of ...Read More
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Hi, well, I'm new to this website & my step father is about to loose his yr long battle with cancer. We are all devistated. I'm finding it easier to talk to & confide in strangers rather than those close to me, I'm not sure why.. I'm exhausted. I'm so sick of cryin...Read More
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Hi all, Well, Tony completed his chemo and 28 radiation cycles - this treament was to shrink the tumour to an operable size and hopefully avoid a permanent colostomy. It worked extremely well. Tony was so lucky in that he did not suffer any side effects from the ...Read More
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Just to let you all know that Philip lost his battle with the tumour on 5 March.Suzanne http://philipsstory.blogspot.com
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Hi my name is gail im 44yrs old and have just lost my best friend(my mum) to cancer,which was diagnosed on the 14th jan 2008. My whole world has been turned upside down since that horrible day in january when my mum and i were in the doctors office and he told us...Read More
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Hi there everyone. After spending 4 months on the cancer rollercoaster, thought it would help to get online with people in similar situation. This is all new to me so please please please forgive me if I prattle on. I am supporting my father with advanced metast...Read More
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Hi AllJust a quick note to say Philip is back in the Palliative Care unit - I've posted an update on my bloghttp://philipsstory.blogspot.com.He has been in since 17 March and at this stage I have no idea when he will come out or if he will.Suzanne
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We are just starting our journey and I know that it will not be an easy one. I am the type of person who likes to know what to expect and to have contingencies in place but this thing just doesn't seem to allow it and 6 weeks after the diagnosis I am struggling. ...Read More
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