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July 2013
XX Thank you for sharing. Brain cancer is one of the toughest cancers to have to suffer through (patient & carer) as it robs them of their health & their mind.
I can imagine it was so tough to watch him change like that.
Your amazing, and you give me strength to make it through this journey
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July 2013
Got our results back
NO CHANGE!!! Exciting but not, we really thought there would be a little shrinkage, but no change is still awesome.
It's the small things!! Ben asked the big question.... will I ever drive again??? And she responds- yes, because you have had 2 stable scans you can drive again NOW!!! OMG!!!!!!
This just makes our lives so much easier!! What a relief for everyone - including Ben getting his independence back. 6 months ago I never thought I would hear these words!
*** Happy dance happy dance***
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July 2013
Oh Jo Beth.... I just saw this post
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Oh honey, I have no words, xxxxx I wish I could give you a great big hug.
May he forever rest in peace
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July 2013
Same path!! The no driving thing suxs doesn't it!!! My hubbie finds it extremely difficult ( and so do I, I'm really bloody sick of having to drive!!)
It does get easier, you will find ways around it, maybe utilise taxis on the times where you can't use public transport. (Even if it does cost a little extra- to keep your independence up)
Ben is up to his 7 round of chemo starting next week!
I hope you get good results!!
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July 2013
Today Ben had a scan
Wednesday we find out the results
I'm feeling excited, nervous, panicked, anxious, nauseated then excited again.
He's been so well, the best I've seen him in a long time, maybe just maybe 2013 is our year.... the year to kick 2012 to the curb!
I'll report back....... with awesome news I hope!!
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May 2013
😞 I'm so sorry that you have to be going through
Yes, I am unfortunately in the same boat- I'm 31, my DH is 35 and he was diagnosed with a stage 3 astrocytoma 1 week after my second daughter was born.
It is hell, unbelievable, rollercoaster through hell.
Although, it does get easier- I know that sounds hard to believe but it does. My eldest is almost 4 and my youngest is now 15 months, and life is alot easier for me & the girls now.
Do you have family support? This is how I cope, and it is also how my girls get a bit of respite for themselves.
They need someone who can give them 100% attention, just once in a while, which understandably is very very hard for me to do. If I take them out, in the back of my head I am worrying if he has fallen, or hurt himself at home. When we are at home, I am caring for him, then them, then cleaning the house & making the food.
I joined a gym, Fernwood, for 2 reasons- one, so I could have a shower & breakfast on my own if need by and two, so I could get some exercise. It was the best thing I ever did, gave me perspective, especially during some of the dark times. I spent many a day crying on the treadmill.
I am always around, if you need to chat, send me through a pm
We will survive this, this I promise you.
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Oh sweetheart, my deepest sympathies to you & your family.
My your dad rest in peace now.
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