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Archives for October 2012

My husband has started hospice!!!! I can't believe we here.
My husband was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in Nov. of 2010 and had to have a brain tumor removed in Dec. 2010; we are in our early 40's and have been married for 21 years. I never thought we would end up here at this time in our lives. We have 3 wonderful children, not kids anymore, oldest is 20 and the youngest is…
Why so much anxiety, fear, and depression?
I am new here so a bit about myself first. I am 46 and was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer in Nov. of 2010, went through chemo and radiation, and finally had my left lung removed in March of 2011. I since have tested clear every four months, and have progressed fairly well in my physical recovery. But it is my mental…
8 year A.L.L. Survivor and still suffer from it every day...
In 2004, at the age of 12, I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. I underwent a bone marrow transplant in 2005 and am thrilled to say it was successful and I have been cancer free ever since. The problem is, I still can't get away from it. When I was diagnosed, I was 5'7" and 110 lbs. During treatment, I gained…
How to motivate someone with poor survival odds
I have a friend who is a "survivor" from a few years ago. The odds given her were 5-7% at the time. this year tests showed a return; radiotherapy didn't help, and she's started Chemo this week. She's a massively tough cookie (far more than I would be), but I think having to go through this all again is destroying her. The…
Am I a survivor
My name is Chelle. I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc triple negative IDC breast cancer last november (2011). I went through 4 months of chemo then a double masectomy this past may. I really appreciate everything my doctors did for me. I was to have 37 treatments of tomotherapy but unfortunately, I could not afford the…
Medical bills
Hey everyone, A cancer dx is devastating....needless to say exspensive to boot. Insurance also only covers so much and deductables are insane. I was mind boggled when this hit me last Nov. 2011. But thankfully I was still able to be making the calls to the hospitals and clinics to explain my situation. There are programs…
Afraid of never loving or dating again.
New Identity, I live in an area where there are not really support groups or everywhere I go I know some one, and this is something I want to start in some area's fresh. I stay hidden away, I want to learn to start living, instead of dying. Being emotionally alone sucks. How will I find a new life to look forward to…
The waiting..knowing alot but not definitive
I have been crying the past two days not much sleep..my husband 54, of 22 years has health issues this past year with undiagnosed vertigo and funky blood profiles..long story short referred to hemetologist and initial testing indicate M protein, though low in his blood and also protein in his urine..The doc now has ordered…
Neuroblastoma
Hi, I just joined because after 53 years of thinking I had retinblastoma, I just found old medical records that say I was diagnosised with Neuroblastoma at age 2. I was seen by doctors such as Dr. Dana, Dr. Farber, Dr. Wang, Dr. Byron Lingeman all of Mass General in Boston and I was in the Jimmy Fund Building which is now…
Total colon removal but no cancer
I am writing here because I can't seem to find another board to discuss my situation. I first off will say, I do NOT have colon cancer or any other cancer. Praises. My colon doesn't work. And has never worked. I've been dealing with laxatives since I was 21. I'm now 43. So I can't go to the bathroom at all, unless I use…
When are these tears going to stop???
Hi, My husband died 2 & 1/2 years ago, but I'm having a terrible time today. The tears started again for no reason. Unless it was because I had to take my car in and had to make a decision on what they should do. A $1700.00 repair job will depress anyone I guess. But always wonder if they are taking advantage cause I'm a…
wtf
My mom is going to die in the next few weeks. I don't know what to do. My family is falling apart and I'm supposed to be the strong one. I'm not sure if I can do what's needed.
Here we go again...
Wow. Three weeks ago, the biggest stressor in my life was training a new puppy. Today, it's caring for my schizophrenic mother who received a terminal cancer diagnosis two weeks ago. I'm currently in the "pity-party" phase, considering I lost my father to the same disease at 17, after being his caretaker for five years. I…
Is there really such a thing as chemo brain?
I hear "yea's" and "nay's". I had 4 rounds of chemo and am currently undergoing preventative radiation to the brain. I have been deemed "cancer free" but with SCLC I know that is probably temporary. But my brain feels like mush. Remembering names is almost impossible. Please tell me I'm not alone! :-)

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