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My daughter has cancer and I can’t relate to my fr...

by in Coping with a loved one's cancer
May
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I’m new to this site and have really connected with some of the posts.  My 35 year old daughter has breast cancer and when I told my friends they were of course nice and supportive.  The problem is her cancer has changed me.  I now have a tough time joining in chit chat.  It seems self absorbed and trivial.  I find I can’t stand listening to their preferred topics of clothing, restaurants, house redecorating, planned trips, newest acquisitions and the like.  I try to join in but not successfully.  Everyone asks me about my daughter which is fine and I appreciate that but I end up depressed and leave early.  Any thoughts out there?  Thanks ... View more

Re: My wife and mother of 2 has started treatment

by in Coping with a loved one's cancer
May
May
My daughter 35 has HER2+ breast cancer diagnosed late last year.  She just finished her chemotherapy/immunotherapy.  She was really sick also.  The doctor had to include Benadryl in her infusion to fight the allergic reaction and she ended up having an opium tincture prescribed for her acute lower intestinal issues.  She just finisher her last round and is going to have a double mastectomy in a couple of weeks.  Make sure your wife’s doctor knows of her symptoms and ask what more can be done to make her feel better. You just have to be persistent as the care team gets so busy with lots of patients.  Call today and good luck.  She will get through this with lots of support from her loved ones.  I do a lot of child care for my small granddaughters as does my daughtert’s mother in law.  Keep posting to let yes know how she is doing. ... View more
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