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I'm the exwife, but need help providing emotional support to both my ex and our daughter
I tried to find a forum where this would belong and I couldn't, so I hope someone here can provide me with some guidance. My ex and I divorced 11 years ago, and we have a daughter, age 13. The ex has metastatic lung cancer, which spread to his brain and liver. Last August, he was given 6 months. Ex has never remarried,…
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Introducing Myself/Waiting for the Inevitable
Hi all, I am new to the forum and wanted to introduce myself. I am here not because I have cancer but because I feel like I'm surrounded by it and am waiting for the inevitable. I am in my mid/late 20s but it seems more and more that those around me have cancer of some sort. My Aunt is currently in remission from breast…
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Ringing of the bell after completion of radiation treatment
I am looking for information on the tradition many hospitals and other cancer centers have in place whereby, upon completion of radiation treatment, a bell is rung to signify successful copletion of a major step in the treatment process. I want to use this for an article. I just completed radiation today and was hoping to…