Hi Tom, I'm unsure of the reason why your images wouldn't load - I did have to save them as jpg or png file format to get them to load - perhaps that is the issue. I also believe that that member-to-member messaging works also. I'm pleased we got these loaded for you to share with others 🙂 .   Miranda ... View more

Hi @TomJ - I'm sorry to hear you still can't upload photos. If you'd like to send your images to me via email I can see if I can upload them on your behalf? [email protected] ... View more

Hi @Lyn67 , how are you feeling this week?  ... View more

How are you feeling this week @Sunflower75 ? I do hope you are finding some light in everything you are facing? ... View more

Hi @Leonie1111 , you've certainly got a lot to navigate and many tough decisions to make. I'm so sorry to hear you have also lost your two older brothers to cancer and watched them go through treatment. It must have been really hard and I can see how that would carry through into how you're feeling about your own journey.   It sounds like you're in good hands with your medical team as they guide you through your treatment options. I can hear how you're struggling with making the best decision for you though. You're not alone in that as many others also have found this challenging.   Perhaps someone here in the community can offer some words of wisdom?   Here is a resource that might give you a bit more information: Chemotherapy.   Also, you may wish to call our support line and talk to one of our health professionals, many of whom are oncology nurses, and speak to them about different support options that might be available to you. Counselling may be one option that could help to talk through what you're feeling about your situation. You can call them on 13 11 20 on weekdays.    Stay strong, Miranda  CCNSW   ... View more

Hi @Sunflower75 , thank you so much for sharing your pain here, sometimes just putting the things we are feeling into words can bring small moments of relief. You're not along here with many others feeling similar feelings as they care for someone with cancer. You have been carrying a lot for the last couple of years and I can hear how it's beginning to feel like more than you can handle - but trust in yourself - you've got this far so continue to lean on your inner strength and take it day by day.   Perhaps your mother might speak to her medical team about the side effects of the painkillers and the best path for pain management for her?  Here is a resource that may be of help for you as you navigate the coming months: Caring for Someone with Cancer. You can also call our team on 13 11 20 and discuss any support options available to you as a carer - we offer counselling and telephone support groups that may be a fit.    Stay strong, Miranda CCNSW ... View more

I love this, she sounds like a devoted and loving best friend. Belly scratches for dogs are the best aren't they, she sounds like a character the way she flops to the ground for one 🙂  ... View more

Hi @Lyn67 I'm so sorry to hear of the diagnosis of your daughter. It's such a shock for a parent to find out that their child's life will be shortened. It can seem so unfair - especially when there are young children involved. The weight of all this is a lot to carry.    Please know that you can call 13 11 20 to talk to one of our health professionals about support options such as counselling and support groups for carers. Connecting with support can be really helpful as you navigate the journey ahead in finding ways to be by her side and comfort her when she needs it.    In the meanwhile, here is some information on caring for someone with cancer that you might find useful.  I also encourage you to keep sharing your journey here - processing what's going on in a safe environment like this online forum can also be helpful. There is always someone here reading and hearing what is going on for others.    Stay strong, Miranda  CCNSW ... View more