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by in Coping with a loved one's cancer
September 2011
September 2011
Hi Jules, I only saw the comments of you wishing me well. I didn't see the others. Don't worry, I have been doing a little reading myself and I am starting to get an idea of the downsides. It's all a little confusing for me at the moment. YHanks for your words of support. Monty. ... View more

Re: How to help?

by in Coping with a loved one's cancer
September 2011
September 2011
Thanks so much for your comments. I have been reading up on the cancer, and by understanding how this cancer works, it does make me feel better. I do wish he would respond to me, or open up to someone else. But thank you so much for what you have said. It has made me feel a little better. ... View more

How to help?

by in Coping with a loved one's cancer
September 2011
September 2011
I am 34 years old and my boyfriend of 6 months was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 6 weeks ago. He is 37. During this time he has basically stopped all communication with me, his last communication being a text message saying that he had to focus all his energy on himself. I still don't know his exact diagnosis and when I ask him he says that it is better for me not to know all the details so that I will be better able to "move on" with my life. He has also said that he hasn't told anyone one of his cancer, not even his parents, siblings or close friends. I want to respect his wishes but I am hurting. I am scared as I don't know how serious his cancer is, and I am worried that he has decided to try and go through this journey on his own without any help from anyone. I just don't know what to do. ... View more
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