Well i started it about a month ago and no side effects so far. So all the worry could have been for nothing. thanks for listening. lee ... View more

Thanks for your letter. I didnt know about the BRCA genes, so will follow that up. Best of luck to you too. Lee ... View more

This is just me, but my needs from my partner change daily, hourly and sometimes even by the minute. I find I am getting more from the cancer community than from hiim, but when I melt down, I need for him to HEAR me, not just say you will be ok. He can't say that, no one can. I need for him to give me space, I need him to hug me, I would really love it if he could get involved, but I doubt he ever will. His way of helping is to take the kids and give me space. I cry when he is laughing with the kids and wonder if I will see them grow up, but I can't let my self dwell, or I wouldn't get up. The best thing you can do is respond to his emotions and educate yourself about what is happening. There are support groups for careres too and that would be a powerful thing for you too. If you are in the Sunshine Coast, Bloomhill at Buderim is worth its weight in gold. Best of luck and health for both of you. ... View more