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What should be happy times!!??
So here we are, not even a year after diagnosis of my fiancés brain tumor and surgery. He proposed to me on Valentine’s Day, what an amazing moment that was… for a little while. We are so lucky that the surgery had no effect on him thus far. He is back at work and healthier than ever now that the headaches are gone as…
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"Pity Party Antidote" ☺
When you've lined up the tea set for your "pity party" and start pouring your cup of "woe", you might want to watch this video. You may need kleenex but more than likely it will leave you inspired and perhaps a little more appreciative. It did that for me. I'm not being critical of wallowing in misery as I know I need that…
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Frustrated. Need input please
My 30 year old sister was diagnosed in June of 2011 with stage 3c Ovarian cancer. She has undergone a debulking surgery and has been on chemo since July of 2011. Her numbers are still not back to normal. A biopsy of a suspicious lump in her breast this fall confirmed it was metastatic ovarian cancer. Luckily she has fared…
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needing advice about oncologist help
do not quit know where to turn my wife has been very ill for a long time before cancer of this jan. we were sent to a oncologist , after meeeting her she was a bit stiff but we decided to deal with it to get good treatment . she has had her first 5 day chemo 5 fu and had side affects when i told the dr.s nurse she was…
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What do I do now
My mom has Stage 4 lung cancer that has spread to her brain, lymph nodes, lower & now upper spine. She was diagnosed March 17th 2011 & has been fighting ever since that day. She went through whole brain radiation (which worked praise the lord), several rounds of IV chemo which she could not tolerate, a round of radiation…
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Does cancer sometimes have a smell?
I desperately need advice and I do not want to offend anyone but please respond if you can relate to this. My husband had prostate cancer 6 years ago and had it surgically removed and has been fine. For the last year he has had lower back pain which sometimes radiates into the legs and he has a smell, sickening sweet would…
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My husbands last chemo
My husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 he has been through radiation and chemo for the last 3 years . The Dr. Reminded us that he told us the cancer would not be cured the chemo on would give him time. He is on the last chemo there is for him and we were told it is only to try for a little more time but don't think…
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How many ways can you lose someone
This is my first post. My husband of 27 years was diagnosed with stage 1 esophageal cancer in May of 2010. He went through chemo, radiation and surgery. In September of 2011 scans showed that the cancer had returned and gone into the bones making him stage 4B. He had 22 weeks of chemo and went on a break. In less than a…
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One year and counting
16 months ago I moved across country to be with Michelle, the woman I love. We met at a wedding, did the long distance thing for a while and the decided that life is to short, and moved the 3000 miles so we could be together. We had a lot of fun the first few months, but she seemed to get so tired. Allergies, a cold, Just…
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Caregiver Resentment
My longtime partner is nearing the end of their three year treatment for leukemia. I feel extremely lucky that their prognosis looks positive and they have been in remission for over a year. At the same time, now that they are out of the woods so to speak, we find ourselves dealing with feelings of resentment towards each…
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Who takes care of the Caregiver?
It's been a long time since I've posted here. Many of you sadly are new to me which means the fight goes on and why would I think otherwise? Only my hope that strengh comes for everyone when needed. I lost my husband, Bob to melanoma in a one year battle, May 27, 2011. While fighting that fight my Mom's health took a turn…
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Hi Friends
Been a while since I have posted. Been through a lot. Husband has been in hospital again. Uptake on the patch to 100 mcg- 16 mg of dilaudid. Right now, it is day by day. My computer at home has a serious virus and I have not had time to take it in to get it cleaned. I see some have added hospice since then. My thoughts are…
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It's not too late for you, if I had only thought of this when she was still here...
For this or other stories of care, grief and loss, you can read more here: http://hoogenakker.net/?p=664 Teri’s dad, Don has a certain way around small kids. Whenever a toddler or baby was crying, no matter where we were, Don could take the baby up in his arms and within a matter of minutes, the baby was quiet and usually…
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hospice called in
Hello everyone, After 4 years we had to call in hospice, man they got there stuff together. The outcome is now in God's hands and we are praying for the best and preping for the worst. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, seeing my wife laying in that hospital bed, she looks more comfy than the regular bed. More…