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I have to admit that I used to feel guilty when I used time for myself but have no gotten over it - I figure I deserve to have some me time. I have a 'work room' with my computer & sewing machines and when I step into that room I switch off everything else (althou...Read More
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Hi AllBeen out of the 'loop' for a while - my computer decided to die and has been in 'hospital' for a while but now I have it back and trying to catch up with everything.Philip has had an ulcer on the back of his ear for a couple of months and after a few course o...Read More
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hi my mum who is 76 has just been diagnosed with colon cancer and secondary liver cancer i have no idea of what lies ahead maybe there might be someone who has had a similar diagnosis i feel quite scrambled
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my father has just been diagnosed with colon cancer. We are all freaking out. He has been referred to a colorectal surgeon next week. What happens now? When does he see an oncologist? Do we have to arrange that or does the colorectal surgeon??
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I am pleased to find this forum but wondering why there are no messages. I am caring for my dad who has pancreatic cancer. I would like to hear from anyone who has something positive to say about this nasty cancer. Dad is recovering from his Whipple slowly, eating ...Read More
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Hello my husband has prostate cancer was diagnosis march last year stage 4,he has also got lung and bone cancer. His taste for food has changed a lot,he did not eat sweets but eats it all the time know.
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I am a long term carer and wonder how others deal with the isolation. The person I care for is bed bound and we rarely leave the house. Do you have any strategies for dealing with isolation? I have the added disadvantage in that the person I care for has a brain ...Read More
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Hi, I am just wandering if anyone has some words of wisdom for a new carer. My nan is now living with my family and I, while she is undergoing palliative care. Although I feel blessed that she has chosen our family to care for her, I am having trouble balancing my ...Read More
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Hi...I've never posted on an online message board, but I found this site and thought I might give it a try. My best friend's mum has breast cancer and my friend is helping to care for her. I'm pretty sure her mum has advanced cancer but I don't really know how bad ...Read More
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Hi, I'm trying to work out the best way to get the person we are caring for to get a second opinion on their treatment options - or at least let someone go with her to her doctor appointments so we all understand what's going on. She won't let anyone in with her wh...Read More
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