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Emotional Support
Archives for October 2009
Discussion List
Our friend Hollyberry is about to make her final journey
To everyone that has read postings from Hollyberry and gained much needed support and encouragment I wanted to let you know she is about to make her final journey to Heaven. She has been an inspiration to so many of us and I feel blessed to have had her in my life, she helped me through some dark times. There are people…
My Mom
My mom is passing from ovarian cancer. she is here at home with me. She is so young, only 63. I have never used a chat room or discussion board before, but hopefully i can get some help. I'm scared, i'm scared about what to do, what to expect, what ...i'm just very scared. She has been seeing "people" in the room such as…
The final "talk"
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Crying
It has been a few months since I posted here. I broke my ankle in May, had surgery on it, and I can now run again which is important for me. My wife is on her third course of chemotherapy for stage 4 colon cancer with mets to liver and abdominal wall. She was diagnosed almost 2 years ago; it has been a journey for both of…
We're close to the end of our fight
Hubby was diagnosed in March 09 with lung cancer. We have both been fighting this as hard as we possible could. He's been admitted to the hospital 6 times since February with pneumonia. I went to visit him this morning and was surrounded by doctors, nurses and hospice. Nothing more can be done they say. He's being…
Soooooooooooooo confused, HELP !!!!
I posted this in Ovarian Cancer support as well as it's specific to that type of cancer but in general this posting under emotional support is for just that and I know many in here so value your opinions. What do you think? Any input would be appreciated - I'm going bonkers -well bonkier anyways. Sigh. Here is what is…
Feeling Alone
HI, I;M NEW TO THE BOARD. I'M NOT SURE I ENTERED THIS IN THE RIGHT FORMAT. I JUST HAD A DOUBLE MASTECTOMY JUNE 3RD FOLLOWED BY A FIERCE INFECTION AND EXPANDER RECONSTRUCTION. I WAS FEELING PRETTY GOOD I HAD SURVIVED ALL THIS WITH A GOOD ATTITUDE, BUT MY HUSBAND IS STRUGGLING WITH IT ALL. I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD GET ADDITIONAL…
Support For Those Who Have Lost A Parent
Hello Everyone, My Name is Christina. I lost my Father to Gastric Esophageal Cancer on May 1,2009 I live in New York and my Parents live in California. My Father retired in Feb of 2007. My Father was a diabetic for the last 4 yrs of his life but it was controlled by diet and medication. My Parents were supposed to be…
losing my dad
hi, my name is Mary. My Dad was dx w/ nasopharyngeal cancer in Feb. He was told about 2 wks ago there is nothing more that can be done for him. He tried chemo and couldn't do it b/c it made him too sick, he completed radiation and surgery is not an option for him. I'm sorry if i don't go about this in the correct way. I…