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Archives for December 2009

Rumblings of SUICIDE
I've been waiting to write this for a while, hoping the nonsensical threats of suicide in my house would stop. But they don't. My husband was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in 2005. That year he had two surgeries. He was clean for four years and it showed up again a few months ago. He went through his third surgery…
Mesothelioma
A loved one has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma. It is mestatic and epithiliod. Does anyone have any experience with this type of cancer? WE see the oncologist on Jan 12, but the pathology report and the surgeon seem to suggest pallitative care. Surgery is not an option. I don't know what to do. Any suggestions? Cindy
Hope Lodge
I have to bring my husband to a hospital in another state next week for treatment. They have set us up in the Hope Lodge, a free hotel for cancer patients. Has anyone stayed at one? The information says to bring your own food. It is a new facility, just wanted to know what to expect. Sheila
When they won't talk to someone?
Hi all, I'm wondering how you help your loved one who refuses to talk to anyone who might be able to help? My mom got a diagnosis of stage IV breast cancer with mets to at least 4 places back in October. She had never been sick before this, and we had no idea anything was wrong. She's undergone radiation therapy on spinal…
We need help.....
My dad has stage 4 nslc with copd and blood clots in neck and shoulder. He is 74 years old and was just recently diagnoised. He has been through 10 rounds of radiation and just finished his first round of chemo. His doctor is only going to give him 3 rounds of chemo, one day every three weeks. My problem is he has so much…
one year down.
hey, everybody. i have never posted on a discussion board before, but tonight is an anniversary of sorts. so, i just wanted to do some sharing with some people about the love i have for my husband. one year ago tonight was the beginning of what will prove to be a long road for us. actually, it seems that it has already…
feeling lonely, stressed, and scared
My husband has testicular cancer and is currently undergoing a very aggresive cycle of chemo. It is taking a toll on him in a very hard way. He is 29 years old and usually very active, he can't do much but sleep and barely stay awake long enough to watch our 2 little girls play. He used to get down and play with them from…
New caregivers job
Well I took a job at Christus HomeHealth Care as a caretakere, Im starting to think this is my calling, I don't know, I now have 2 patients, and yea one of them is a cancer patient, She is a very nice lady, this is her 2nd time with cancer, I have mixed feelings about this, and the thing is I have not been able to sleep…
Pain management through diet
Dear brave soliders (all caregivers) I am new at this and would probably remind you of your selves at some point or another, researching everything and wanting dad to try every gimmick or idea under the sun. But I know I need to sift and do the RIGHT thing. He is in much pain currently on 30mg morphine twice a day and…
How do you know when it is time to stop treatment?
My dad is 72 and has been battling colon cancer for 3 years, mets to the liver and now the lungs. He was doing great until he had a stroke May 19th. The stroke didn't paralyze him so we thought he dodged a bullet but in fact, it was the game changer. He never regained his strength and his cancer moved to his lungs. Cure is…
Please Help Me.!
My name is Brittaney and i am 16.! My mom was just diagnosed with uterine cancer and im terrified.! Her first chemo is on the 4th of January and I dont know what to expect.! My mom is all that i have.! My dad died of pancreatic cancer 11 years ago and he was miserable yet he fought so hard for his life so he could raise…
My first Christmas in Heaven
Just had to share this poem with all of you, My First Christmas in Heaven by Wanda Bencke I see the countless Christmas Trees Around the world below With tiny lights Like heaven's stars Reflecting on the snow The sight is so spectacular Please wipe away that tear For I am spending Christmas With Jesus Christ this year I…
Thank You
Thank you to everyone on the board. I just wanted to let you know that sadly, my husband passed away at 3:00 a.m. this morning. I don't think I could have gotten through the past several months without all of you.
Camp Hope for cancer survivors ages 7-17
Camp Hope, sponsored by the American Cancer Society is a weeklong camp for kids who have or had cancer, ages 7-17, and their siblings, free of charge. Located in Northern RI, transportation is not provided, but welcomes patients from all over New England. For more information www.cancer.org/camphoperi.
New to Caregivers Board..Been on the Ovarian Cancer Board-
Ok, I am tired today. Mom was diagnosed July 25th with ovarian cancer. She's had 3 chemos, major debulking, and now is on a taxol cisplatin regimen that nearly killed her last time. No exaggeration, she had to be hospitalized to get through it. She receives her next cisplatin tomorrow. She's in a horrible mood and I can't…

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