Hi @Bob58,   How are you and your partner doing today?   Are there any special things that your partner likes or liked doing? Perhaps something simple like a board game (I personally am partial to Scrabble and Triominoes!) or a book to read to him? Perhaps there's something on locally at the library or a museum that might interest him?   We also have a telephone support group for carer's that we run nationally, I think might be of interest to you. Shoot an email over to telephonesupportgroup@nswcc.org.au, just say Kate referred you - we all sit near each other here in the office. Sometimes talking to other carers can be the best thing, as they have either been or are in a similar situation to your own.   Cheers, Kate ... View more

Hi Alina...Im sorry to hear about your mum. My partner is 71 and was diagnosed with lymphoma brain cancer last Nov....since then he has had chemo and radiation and is now in remission...he suffers from fatigue he says he aches all over all the time. Like your mum he wants to sleep just watch Tv all day apart from doctors and hospital appointments he doesnt want to go any were.stays in his pyjamas .he wont brush his teeth get washed for days..you can only do so much you cant make them do things they dont want to..we just get told 6-12 months till things get better..i work full time and then get home and start looking after my partner..he will make his own breakfast and warm up soup for lunch but thats all...you have just got to be posative and take each day as it comes cos they have good days and bad days...you say your mum lost her appitie..try and find something she really likes even if its chocolate icecream it is at least something they like..i know its not a healthy option.but if its something they like....or even the build up drinks are good...I wish you and your mum well...take care ... View more

Hi @Bob58,   I am sending a prviate message to you but I also want to concur with @little_stitcher's comments.   This is a link HERE to information that Cancer Council has put together that addresses life after cancer treatment. I hope it is helpful.   Best wishes for you and your partner.   Kind regards, Margaret Online Community admin team         ... View more

Hi...my partner is 71 and  has had lymphoma of the brain he was diagnosed Nov 2016..he has had 7 lots of chemo and 13 lots of radiation..it has  been 4 months since he finished his chemo and the doctors say he is all clear..but he is always tired..no energy. .just wants to sleep or watch Tv...has just given up on life..never wants to go anywere..i dont know what to do...i work full time but am finished by lunch time..so im home to give my partner his lunch although if im late he will heat himself some soup.. (he also makes his own breakfast ...toast and a cup of tea ..as im at work by 4 am)  Were things different for you and your partner.. ... View more