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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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A very good friend of mine has ovarian cancer. She is brilliant and articulate but that seems to be forgotten now she is a patient. This is how she described her Christmas Eve encounter with an oncologist on her blog http://unixhag.blogspot.com
Rejoice!
"The doct...Read More
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Hi, Looking for other carers or people who have stomach cancer. I noticed annielo on the list, would like to chat if she wants to...
Newly diagnosed just this month dec 2009, finding it hard. We have 2 young children 6 and 18 months, deciding on treatment optio...Read More
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Get your 'affairs' in order.
There is never going to be a 'good' time to talk about what is going to happen and what your wishes are, in the event of your death.
It is something that is very confronting, extremely scary, often filed in the 'too hard' basket. I ju...Read More
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Has anyone had any terrible palliative care experiences? I'm scared for my dad to go to palliative care. I've heard many stories.
I've been to the website which I thought was interesting
http://palliativecareinaustralia.blogspot.com/
but I'd like to know whic...Read More
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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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