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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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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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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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