I agree with Sailor about the gp. Mine only knows what she's looked up ,I guess. The thing is that I am comfortable with her . She's the gp I saw when I knew something was wrong and she sent me for a ct . I see her for other things too,of course, and can discuss and also chat with her . After I was finally diagnosed and treated my, husband kept telling me to go back and see her .She was usually booked whenever I wanted to see a gp so I usually saw someone else . Finally I did see her ,9 months since the last time ,and it made me feel so much better as I'd been depressed . She was caring .patient and helpful so since then I nearly always see her . We probably have a lot we can talk about but I prefer to do so in the closed group here . There is also a closed group on Facebook and a new group there for Australians with this cancer . Let me know if you are interested in either . ... View more

Because you had lung surgery ,you may need to talk to a health professional about this . Sorry ,can't help . ... View more

It's perfectly understandable that a build up of tension caused a big snap . I liked the quote at the end of your blog .When a couple are together a lot ,they each need some time without the other . Otherwise things can start to bug each about the other ,things which would otherwise be ignored . My thoughts only . ... View more

Betsy,as I read your story ,I thought that many could write a similar one with some variations . Although some people become less significant in your life ,others take their place . I agree with your observations and those of Harker too . ... View more

Thanks .That's the way I should've done it . ... View more

You 'll need to scroll down a little to get to the article as I don't know how to give better directions . ... View more

I feel for you . It would be such a difficult time in so many ways .Wishing your husband the best . ... View more