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Archives for July 2011

how to help others
I have a friend who comes on and chats once and a while. this last few weeks have been so hard on her and her family . Her A/C/ went out , she had people come to work onit but , what ever they did DID not work. She lives in Greer South Carolina , right now it is 85 in her house. Her hubby has Brain cancer . I am wondering…
new here - and I sure could use someone to talk to
My husband has pancreatic cancer, and it was resected in early May thanks to the great docs at Mayo Phoenix. He is in really poor health, doesn't eat hardly at all, and is not strong enough for adjuvant chemo. We are here just the two of us (although have good friends) and I'm just looking for some folks who understand…
Checking in
Hello Friends, I know it has been quite awhile since i've been on the boards. Life has been very busy as of late for me and my dad. My dad has been admitted into the hospice program in the last two months..Dealing with so much medical stuff.. and getting his disability started and all the roadblocks that come with that, I…
pLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ HELP
I want U all to be praying for me, as I have shared on here before, I take care of 3 people and right now I am sick myself, and well my grandma is down ill to, she has been at ER all day, Pleez pray for us!
When is enough enough
Hello - I have been around before. My wife has lung cancer, mets to brain and cancer in csf that is not going away. She has been in a rehab facility since April and had been back to the hopital several times for infections that cause her to have confusion. She still wants to receive her chemo treatments. However, she has…
I am new here and my question is better suited for care givers i believe???
July 21, 2011 - 1:43pm thank u new I do have the end plans in order. that is not my issue. I was diagnosed in 2007 with ovarian, originating in the peritinerial wall. yes stage IV , already mastitized,and yes already running through lymphs. 5 surgeries, doing the 6th go round of chemo now. never had more than 4 months…
My mom has passed too...
It was beautiful, in her sleep, and on her own terms. We are so blessed. Services are Saturday. Please say a pray for her peaceful transition, and I thank you all for your support. I am here for you too. Warm regards.
How Can I Help -- Treatment Update
This is day 3 after the first chemo treatment, and I have to say my partner is doing really well. She got all her hair cut yesterday, and that was a little bit disconcerting at first...but I think it was the best decision she could have made. And honestly, she looks great. That first day, she was tired, but I think that…
Exhausted............
Just feel tired, nothing personal about anyone that I am taking care of, it's just me I am exhauseted, been doing this for over a year now... Any one have any ideas as to how to keep up? I currently take care of 3 people and I work and try to keep up the homelife...
Caregivers... please take care of yourselves
It's been a while since I've posted here... I've taken some time to read some of your stories and I am sad to see some new members have joined the discussion board. I am sorry for your families and I hope this site gives you comfort as it did for me in my time of need. No matter what your stories are there is one common…
How Can I Help?
My partner has been diagnosed with breast cancer--her third bout--and is going to start chemo on Tuesday. She's pretty scared; me, too. The thing is that I have just gotten hired for a new full-time position (didn't think I could possibly find a job in this economy and at my age), and they've got a 90 day probation period.…
Mom pushing me away
It's been 3 months since my mom's diagnosis of Stage IV NSCLC, EGFR positive. Doc says without treatment 6 months, with treatment maybe 14 months. She is 78 yrs old and a never smoker. She is currently in treatment taking Tarceva. She is doing ok despite lack of some appetite. Sometimes she has the energy to go to the gym…
Intro
I posted this, originally, in the lymphona discussion board - I guess I should have posted it here: Hello all. I'm new here. Just wanted to give you a brief introduction and am hoping to receive some support and information from those of you (patients and caregivers) who have also been battling with lymphoma. My b13 year…
BUsy
I am 26, and life has changed dramatically within in the past year and a half! It all started with my mom, she has sarcoidosis, and has alot of ongoing issues with getting very sick, and then my Dad who has Vocal chord cancer, and my mother in law who has dementia. I try to look after them as best as I can, work, and keep…
no insurance -suggestions please
My MIL never had a job so she has never contributed to SSI. My FIL is screwed up from nam and never had a conventional job. He has an at home business repairing pianos. To my knowledge, he proabaly hasn't contributrd to SSI. Both have no insurance (my FIL) has benefits thru the VA hospital. They own a house, but struggle…
And so the countdown begins...
I'm going to make this short. I can't see straight, I'm crying too much. The Oncologist said my father is nearing the end of his life...2-3 weeks left...4 weeks will be a blessing. The cancer has spread everywhere, including his brain. My father requires 24/7 care. He can't even make it to the washroom downstairs without…

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