That's fantastic!  Taking time to recharge your own batteries is so important for you at the moment.  I started having a bath on a Saturday  morning (something I still continue now), and it was such a sanity saver.  xx ... View more

Hi JennyWren and RachelP, the Cancer Council or a hosptial social worker may know of some services you could link into (help around the house or getting groceries, taxi vouchers etc.)  I'm not 100% sure if these services would be available, but if they were, that would be the place to start.  I hope you both get some practical help soon.  Sending big hugs, Emily ... View more

I'm so sorry you feel so alone.  I'm glad you found this forum though- there are people here who can understand a bit about what you're going through, and it's available 24 hours a day.  I came to this forum because my husband was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (he came through ok.)  Sending you big hugs. love Emily ... View more

Hey Adamal, I'm glad you found this site- feel free to fall to bits a little (or even a lot!) here- we've all been there.  It seems that you've been there more than most though!  I found it hard enough when my husband was going through chemo- I can't imagine how hard it must be to have your daughter diagnosed as well!  Please keep posting here- it's a great place to vent/ask/encourage/whatever.  Sending big gentle hugs, Emily ... View more

I can only echo what KJ said, go back to the GP and ask for more details.  Also, at this stage, Google is not your friend!  I know it must be tempting to google what little information you have at the moment, but in my experience this will only lead to confusion and panic.  You could maybe ask the Cancer Council for reputable and relevant sources of information about kidney cancer to fill in your gaps.  We're all cheering you and your Dad on. love and hugs, Emily ... View more

Hi Kader, my husband was treated with Bendamustine and Rituxamab, so I don't know anything about Carmustine.  I hope you get some answers soon.  love Emily ... View more

Hi Jenny, this is such a terrible time for you all, but I'm glad you found this site.  I think the Cancer Council has some resources for explaining cancer to children.  This site may also be helpful for your sister, too.  Sending big hugs, Emily ... View more

That must be so difficult.  Some hospitals have family residences or special rates on nearby hotels/motels- can you see if there is anything like that at your husband's hospital?  If you let me know which on he's in I'd be happy do to a bit of checking for you.  I hope you get some information soon.  Emily xx ... View more

My husband was well enough to work full time during his chemo, and we don't have kids, and I found that really tough- I can't even imagine what you're going through!   Your GP or the Cancer Council may have some suggestions of resources available to you, or government help you would be eligible for (transport help, help around the house, stuff like that).  In the meantime I'm sending big hugs of encouragement.  love Emily ... View more

Hopefully you will be able to get some more answers from your husband's Doctor, now you have some extra questions to ask.   I said my husband 'had' NHL, I guess it's more realistic to say he has it- he's been in remission for the past five years, and is currently healthier than he has ever been. He's so healthy it doesn't sound right to say he has it.   He was diagnosed at 40 with stage 4 and had six months of chemotherapy, which thankfully put him into remission.   About 18 months into his remission he was inspired to get healthy, and lost his excess weight and took up cycling.  He cycled up and down Mount Baw Baw with some friends last weekend! When he was diagnosed neither of us could ever have believed he would be spending more time wearing lycra than anything else at any stage in the future.  I hope this is encouraging to you as well- good things will happen that you never could have imagined today.  Sending hugs, Emily ... View more