It's great news that your mother is going to such a esteemed facility, surrounded by experts right at your fingertips. It's nature is googling as much as possible, knowledge can help prepare you for general facts and also bring hope. The less confusion about a subject the better but remember everyone is different, so never compare someone else's case to your own. No one can really tell what could happen all the time, sometimes it's simply a estimate. Just take one step at an time and treat any unwanted objects, one at an time.   ... View more

Hello SaileeR,   I am sorry for the loss of your wonderful father and that you can't currently visit him. The change you are feeling is loss, you are grieving and it doesn't help that you can't visit his ashes/body in person. But you can still say a goodbye even from many miles away, you could hold some form of small ceremony to honour his memory or wear/hold something that belonged to him. That can bring some comfort or maybe read or followup on his favourite hobbies - to feel close again.   Things happened so fast for you, I bet there wasn't any real time to fully process it. But for now, talk to your family and friends - remember how he was and the cherished memories. ... View more

I know it may feel like your alone but you have your children, family and our community standing behind you every step of the way. (Getting chemo is definitely a good idea in my opinion but everyone is different in their wishes).   Your husband can't stand the thought of losing you and seeing is always an reminder of this risk. No matter how impossible it is. Has he spoken to any other family members regarding his feelings and to work through them or maybe a councilor? I believe he just needs time to process his feelings. Have you talk to him regarding this matter as well?? ... View more

Hi,   Thankyou for your reply, I'm happy that you shared that with me. If the sarcoma is the soft variety then it won't be as aggressive than it's other forms and tends to grow more slowly from what our recommended expert told us. I highly recommend you contact the cancer council so that they may direct you to an expert in that field. (Ours was very rare as well but they directed us to the perfect doctor, who tried everything and test to save her). ... View more

Hi Iacrosse123,   I am sorry to hear about your mother, my mother had sarcoma as well, however it originally started in her womb, slowly travelled to her bowels, her lungs and did eventually hit the brain too. But she was stage 3 and was nearing 4, so it was considered a difficult case to begin with.    Every case is different and you should never compare yours to someone else's. ... View more

Hello Di1119,   Welcome to our community, I am so sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds completely surreal, especially in such a small amount of time. Have you considered contacted the cancer council to find the best local doctor, who specialises in your particular type of cancer? That's what my family did for our mother and she gave her access to more treatment options than our original doctor ever did.   Do you have a treatment plan already in place or have discussed this with friends or family, just yet?? ... View more

Hello Neeks92,   When I read your situation, it sounded very similar to mine but I'm just a few years older than yourself. I understand where your coming from and Budgie is completely correct. You are never alone and there are other resources which they already suggested that would be perfect for you.    Have you considered looking over old photo albums to help bring you comfort and remember the better times before she was ill? Sometimes the illness can dominant your most recent memories.    Maybe wearing a piece of her jellwery or a item of clothing could bring some form of comfort. E.g. like slippers, a scarf or something similar.   Or sleep with a toy she might of had during the night, to bring smoothness of mind?   Or simply cry and hold something close while you do, sometimes people need to get things out of their chest.     ... View more

Greetings Loz24,   Let me just first welcome you to our forums, you have just found an family to explain or express any concerns about your feelings. Everyone here has experienced or understanding what exactly you are going through. There's no need to be sad, it's okay - we're here for you. I understanding that your family is far away but they are just an call away from you or an e-mail don't be scared to reach out. Crying over the natural things are normal - it could be anything a book, a certain park or area or even a simple favourite flower. This is apart of the normal grieving process and it has no time limit but it does eventually grown into acceptance and loving memories - remember that.   Plus this is a journey time, so please remember to reach out to us anytime or anything you need. This is what your designed for after all. Everyone together.  ... View more

Greetings Sebsss,   I am so sorry to hear about your father but everyone here has an understanding or an rough understanding of what exactly what your going through - This is the soul purpose of these forums to inform one another and to support one another. Your pains and your journey is our journey. Remember we are an community, so please do post whatever feelings you have, your no burden at all! But apart of this family instead and please never do forget that!    You don't need always to be strong, it's okay to feel your feelings, it's okay to break down and it's okay to cry - no human is ever that* strong, trust me. You are an person, you need to be heard and understood and I wish to hear more about your story, very much so please  tell me???? ... View more

Hello Tpatrickb,   I wish to welcome you to our forums and I am so sorry about your current situation but I know this may sound rather corny but it is especially true. Your wife will never ever loss your loving memories of you and will forever cherish plus love you deeply. No person could ever take your place in her heart or life. She can only make more room and share her everyday thoughts of you to share with another.    They will hear consist about the trips you made and how you loved or shared hobbies. Plus your family will have someone to help support them through their everyday lives. She will be continued to be loved and helped through her trials in Life. You never go away, you never lose your place. You are forever. ... View more