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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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I struggle off and on. I feel I need to be composed and together for my darling. My partner was diagnosed a week ago with cervical cancer. I try not to be too much of a blubbering mess. Tomorrow we will find out what the chemo and possible surgery schedule is. I lo...Read More
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I now carefully use “me time” to control my anger and frustration.
Some days are better than others. Yesterday we ended up in casualty as my Wife could not stop throwing up after chemo and was becoming dehydrated. Things are fine now, well fine as they should be ...Read More
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Hi - I am new to this site and was hoping for a bit of support and advice (although I am not sure there really is any). My mum has terminal cancer which she has been battling amazingly for 3.5 years. She is finally losing her battle though and she doesn't have very...Read More
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The unmentionable issue. Both my wife and I have a high sex drive and with the cancer, complications and treatment this has been stopped totally. We still cuddle and kiss but it’s all different now. The need to care and the creams potions and pills take the thrill ...Read More
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Hi everyone,
I am basically looking for anyone to talk with who has some experience with hodkins or even just anyone who can offer some support. My partner was diagnosed with hodgkins just over a week ago and he is currently in ICU as the disease completely took h...Read More
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It is such a relief to be able to say something. I struggle off and on. I feel I need to be composed and together for my darling. My partner was diagnosed a week ago with cervical cancer. I try not to be too much of a blubbering mess. Tomorrow we will find out what...Read More
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Hello family and friends. I'm writing a magazine article about the often overlooked victims of cancer - the people who are left behind when a loved one dies. If you have lost a loved one to lung cancer or another smoking-related illness, and would be willing to sha...Read More
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Hi,
Im new to the forum. I would appreciate any info anyone is able to provide.
I am a cancer survivor of 5 years, I am healthy and doing well. The question I have is regarding primary liver cancer. My partner was diagnosed with fatty liver over 5 years ago and h...Read More
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My darling husband, after 11 gruelling months of going through diagnosis, surgery, treatment, pain, and all that goes with stage 4 Colon Cancer seems to have finally accepted in his own quiet way his dis-ease. As hard as it has been during this time for myself and ...Read More
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Hi, I am new to this, both online chatting and the cancer journey.
My husband was diagnosed in Feb 2009 with oesophageal cancer which has spread into his abdomen. Surgery and Radiotherapy were not options for treatment. He has just completed his 6th round of chemo....Read More
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