Caregivers
Discussion List
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just diagnosed
My dad was just diagnosed with bone cancer, not primary. The primary is in his lung. He is undergoing radiation therapy right now and is in severe pain. He was a vital active man until a few months ago when he awoke one day and had difficulty walking. Since then he has been admitted to the hospital, undergone several…
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cellulitis
has anyone (as caregiver) experienced a condition of "cellulitis" and "lymphocele rupture" with their loved ones? If so, do you know how long these conditions last?
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Mom and breast cancer
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and I have had an extremely rough time dealing with it. My mom and I are very close and I am always around for her. I am not getting the support I need from my husband. I have 2 brothers who are of no help and my father cannot cope alone. I feel a lot of pressure from my…
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help with mom
i posted on "emotional support", perhaps i should have posted here. i am the caregiver to my mother, i have no brothers/sisters to share this load with. my mother is a very difficult person to deal with under normal circumstances. she just had surgery to remove vulvar cancer & now is being sent for mri of pelvis for…
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my dad and his cancer
Hi I am a 26 year old step daughter of a wonderful man who is dieing of colon cancer. I am at a loss for what to do or say to my mother and step dad. He has stopped his chemo treatments about 3 months ago and now his cancer has caused another suspected blockage. It is really difficult to see someone who has had such an…