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SimpleFill.com
Does anyone know if SimpleFill.com is worth the $65 per month member fee? Thank you.
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Pancreatic Cancer
My husband was diagnosed w/pancreatic cancer on 05/26 and since has had his pancreas removed and is at home recovering. He now has to take Creon - 24,000 Units with every meal. He only has Medicare A & B coverage but not D. We paid the full price ($589) through Rite Aid. In our search for assistance to help us pay for…
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HOPE
My hubby is my best friend, He is the world to me. He does not always say the nicest things and once in a while hurts my feeling, but you know that is what happens in life. I am sure there has been times I have done this to him. When the Big "C" came into our life there was days and still are days that we just don't like…
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Mom and Dad Together Forever
I wanted to let everyone know that I lost my mom. She was very strong in her fight and just tough all the way around. I don't know if I ever could have done what my mom did with what she had to do it with. My mom had ovarian cancer and lost her battle. Now she is in a better place where she does not have needle pricks, no…
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Nearing the end...?
Today we noticed that my dad has developed a lump on his head, his left calf and foot are also very swollen, and he said he has periods where his lungs don't function at all - he literally can't breathe for a few seconds. He is not looking good whatsoever. And I have a feeling the end is coming sooner than I had thought.…
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No Treatment Break
No 3 month break. It seems my husband is handling the treatments very well and they want to continue on the 2 week regimen (no oxalyplatin though). It was very strange that the same onc that was the grim reaper back in Nov. when first diagnosed told us that we are going IN FOR THE KILL TO GET YOU CANCER FREE I never…
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Finishing week 1 of treatment
Glad to read your posts and to know you are here. This is Friday of week 1 of my husband's treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of base of tongue/tonsil. (Radiation daily and chemo on Mondays: carboplatin and Taxol). He's been terribly nauseated the last few days. We are on our 3rd drug for that... The radiation really…
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Burnout
I've learned alot lately as a caregiver, Im at the end of my rope right now. I haven't been eating or sleeping. I'm crying alot. I don't even take time to think about anything but my dad. I've stopped everything else in life. My dad has turned against me mean and hateful. I know this is a normal part of dying but it…
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To All: Thank you.
I joined this network a week ago and I want to thank everyone. I knew I was not alone as a caregiver but felt alone until I joined and now, after reading what so many are going through and have been through I have learnt that I am not alone and that support is and has been here. Some of what has been written has brought me…
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Pets 2 Vets
I just read about this organization in the Washington Post and it sounded familiar. That might be just because the feelings expressed by some of the vets with PTSD were so similar to what we feel sometimes, or it might be that one of you angels has mentioned it before. Anyone have any experience with it? I'm thinking it is…
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Caregiver for my mom - stage iv colon cancer
I am currently the primary caregiver for my mom, who is dealing with a recurrence of colon cancer. She is in no way dependant on me, quite the opposite. She is still very independent except when she has just had a treatment. She is currently getting chemo treatments every other week and does not feel good right after her…
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calling in hospice for mom
went to doctor friday an he said CT was not good for a year an a half now everything has stayed the same ct every 3 months 3 monthes ago she had 1 tumer on liver 7.5 by 8.5 cm. an alot in the lungs in three months large mass is now 9.2 x 8.4 an there are 3 more on liver an 1 on the adreanel gland 3.5 x 2.5. that was not…
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goodbye my wife
My time as a caregiver is now over. Grace departed this mortal coil today after a brief illness from a glioblastoma multiforme. May she rest in peace. Thanks for the support everyone.
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Feeling Guilty because I am thinking about myself
Hello, Not even sure why I am writing. I'm pissed off and then I feel stupid for being pissed off. My husband has been going through chemo since Jan.2010. He's doing real good thank God but today for some reason I am feeling guilty for thinking about myself. He just got home from a chemo yesterday and like every other…
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Celebration of the Cells - Letters from a Cancer Survivor
No book by the author has helped more people than “Celebration of the Cells” – both cancer patients and more so their families. It has been reprinted several times. The mind and body together possess enormous resources and strength to counteract the negative impact of any serious illness. Mr. Lala’s narration will convince…
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Beginning of the End?
I'm afraid we have started the final chapter with my dad, He's appearing to be in alot more pain than he's been. He's sleeping holding his stomach. He hasn't done any feedings for a day and half now. Tube or even tried orally...even though nothing passes up until now he's been trying to force things down. He tells me once…
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anger towards caregiver
Has anyone had the cancer patient take their anger and/or frustration out on the caregiver? My husband seems angry and frustrated with me when I ask a question ie What did you say? or when did you take your last meds?
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leiomyosarcoma
Eleven years ago my wife was diagnosed with soft tissue leiomyosarcoma. Her survival rate at that time was 14 percent. After eighteen major surgeries, many chemotherapies,many radiation treatments, and other treatments she is still alive and fighting. After this last surgery on May 5th though I am begining to see the end…
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Trying Times
Today has been such a hard day, Here we are about two weeks after We were told that my dad has about two months left. He seemed to be doing ok for the last week or so. Actually starting to eat and hold things down a little at a time, Yesterday I noticed he wasn't holding much down again. His espohagus is closed once again.…
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Celebrating Special Events
Hi All, another issue to consider how does one incorporate the loved one into a special event? There are several coming up for us, my birthday (today), our daughters graduation and my own masters by research graduation. Grace is immobile so it is very impractical to take her to these graduation ceremonies. Any ideas how…
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Husband still smoking and drinking after cancer
I feel at a loss, my husband is still smoking and drinking after neck dissection and total laryngectomy and partial pharyngectomy. The dr says they got all the cancer and he doesn't need chemo or radiation but he just doesn't seem to care. He thinks it won't hurt him and it is so hard for me to watch.
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Remembering...
June 10 is my father's birthday. But he is not here to celebrate it with me. Seven years ago he had a stroke and, while hospitalized, his doctor discovered a massive and malignant abdominal tumor. He lingered one week and died. I still miss him and sometimes wish I could just sit down and talk to him about so many things.…
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After Treatment
Hi All Please advice if any one had to deal with this before. My husband had a neck dissection in mid of april where they removed lymp nodes. Since after his surgery he has constant choking feeling, pressure against his windpipe. He feels some one is strangling his throat all the time. He finished radiation and chemo in…
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Developing Diabetes during Chemotherapy
My husband has cholyangiocarcenoma,(primary liver cancer of the bile tract). After his third treatment with Gemzar/Cisplatin, his sugar levels went up dramatically. I have read of Chemotherapy induced diabetes as a possibility. Has anyone else had this happen? Is there such a thing? Is the high sugar levels an indication…
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new here - looking for help deciding what to do next
I have been caring for my mother for the past 6+ months. She was being treated for bleeding ulcers and side effects such as low blood pressure, low hemoglobin levels, etc since August. Three weeks ago we received the news that she has stage IV stomach cancer with several lesions on her liver. The oncologist suggested…
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Exhausted and Unsure
Through my dad's battle with cancer I have been so focused on him and his needs, I guess Im suffering my classic "caregivers syndrome" Im so physically and emotionally drained. Hospice came in yesterday and yes it was a relief but yet more for me to deal with. More medications, more paperwork, more phone calls, more…
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afinitor/avastin for islet cell.
Any body out there treated with afinitor/avastin? outcome? side effects? Steve
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The Doctornaut Act -How we can help improve the way we find cures in America.
First, on behalf of the foundation, let me say God Bless, to all of the survivors and caregivers out there. It is an amazing thing to come through such a harrowing experience. We know the struggles that patients and their families go through, and it is our primary purpose as an organization to improve the way we handle…
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How do I keep strong?
I am in my late 60's and my husband is in his 70's. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in September of 2010. Ben has Hospice but they only come 3 times a week. We have a large family but they are busy and some live away. I am "completely" in charge of Ben. He is also blind so that makes him even more dependant on me. I am…
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My mom has passed...
My mom passed away Thursday May 26th at 3:30 pm. I haven't had a chance to log on and let you all know since it has been a little overwhelming with the entire family being here with me. The service and interment also took a few days since it was a long holiday weekend. I am saddened and devastated for my loss, but no one…