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    • User: "Wcdep100"

      disfunction with in family

      My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer 6 weeks ago. As one would believe it has turned our world up side down. Since the diagnosis she has repeatedly state "this is a death sentence" " doing chemoth…
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      Started by Wcdep100
      Most recent by SpTeach
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    • User: "sishelpr"

      Coping with financial difficulties of cancer diagnosis of loved one

      hi everyone, i am new to the boards. My brother just started chemo for testicular cancer. He was dignosed 3 years ago and had surgery and was told of he was cancer free. However it has spread and he n…
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      3 comments
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      Started by sishelpr
      Most recent by WV_Farmgirl
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    • User: "ATBrady"

      Dad newly diagnosed, searching for other daughter caregivers

      Hello community, My dad was recently diagnoised with stage 4 lung cancer. He will begin his chemotherapy this upcoming Monday and I've been an emotional wreck. I am his primary caregiver and it hasn't…
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      7 comments
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      Started by ATBrady
      Most recent by WV_Farmgirl
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    • User: "Catholic"

      Angry Wife

      There are 3 time frames in my life. 1. Prior to my wife being diagnosed with breast cancer. Prior to any visits to a clinic, my wife for years was an angry person. She slept in the basement (and the k…
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      8 comments
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      Started by Catholic
      Most recent by Ladylacy
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    • User: "dinagrey"

      Cancer Diagnosis and a Toxic relationship.

       I have been a caregiver, going on @ 6 years. First, for my mother, who was an amazingly, appreciative woman. Then a few years later, for my boyfriend's father, for a very long five years He passed la…
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      Started by dinagrey
      Most recent by Catholic
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    • User: "zealdin92"

      Cancer Book Reccomendations and inspiration?

      Hi everyone. Hoping that I can get some inspiration for some health book / cancer-related stories. I'm building a small collection for a friend who mentioned that she wants to read more about other pe…
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      1 comments
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      Started by zealdin92
      Most recent by rodneykweaver
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    • User: "johnnyburns527"

      How to dispute false medical bills? (Caregiving Question)

      Hi Everyone, I am responsible for caring for my elderly relative, who is sick and in need of constant attention. As of late, the medical bills and procedures have significantly increased. Unfortunatel…
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      3 comments
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      Started by johnnyburns527
      Most recent by allie_jordanne223
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    • User: "strom06"

      Struggling with a new relationship and cancer

      I am 46, in a same sex relationship with a woman who is almost 46. We have been dating about 11 months. 4 months ago she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer and had a lumpectomy/sentinel node bio…
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      2 comments
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      Started by strom06
      Most recent by SpTeach
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    • User: "pmampilli"

      Diets During Chemo and After.

      Hi, We are new to this network and are looking for anyone who can advice us as to aspects related to diets or not for my wife. She was recently diagonosed (3 months back) with Carcinoma of Unknown pri…
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      1 comments
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      Started by pmampilli
      Most recent by JerzyGrrl
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    • User: "Lindsaylou"

      The fear of what's next

      Hello Everyone My name is Lindsay and my dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer on Dec. 23rd 2014. Right now I am feeling quite lost and confused. My dad had his right lower lung removed and had several c…
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      3 comments
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      Started by Lindsaylou
      Most recent by JOinMO
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    • User: "flipflopping"

      Dad starting hospice need advice!

      My dad has been dealing with stage 4 lung cancer that caused a brain tumo. It was removed in June 2015. Also he has a tumor on his kidney and lymphoma. He was diagnoised in May of 2015. Now after 3 ro…
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      3 comments
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      Started by flipflopping
      Most recent by JOinMO
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    • User: "LonelyOnly"

      Grasping at Straws

      So my mom was diagnosed with metastatic kidney cancer in April. It had already spread to her lower spine and some surrounding bones. She is single and has ZERO savings so she came to live with me and …
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      2 comments
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      Started by LonelyOnly
      Most recent by JOinMO
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    • User: "david54"

      Trouble Sleeping

      Are any of you having trouble sleeping? A few weeks ago I did the unthinkable and moved into another room so I could sleep. There are two reasons for me doing that (My dear wife understands). My wife …
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      2 comments
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      Started by david54
      Most recent by JOinMO
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    • User: "Jamma"

      moms final months

      It's hard to know where to begin. I want to vent about my personal life because I'm full of anger and resentment and so much frustration, but it pales in comparison to what my mom is facing. I'm 27, m…
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      6 comments
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      Started by Jamma
      Most recent by JerzyGrrl
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    • User: "nicwojo"

      Final weeks with Mom; so lost, mad, confused, lonely. Please help me hold on...

      My Mom is in her final weeks with Stage IV breast cancer-- she is 72, I am 44. I lost my Dad to prostate cancer in 2003-- he was 63, I was 31. To say I HATE cancer is about the understatement of the c…
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      2 comments
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      Started by nicwojo
      Most recent by LonelyOnly
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    • User: "scold01"

      throat cancer/caregiver

      Hi, I'm new to this site. My husband was diagnosised 4 weeks ago with stage 2 larynx cancer. so far they have taken a biop and lasered his vocal chords, to open his airway. he was haveing difficulty b…
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      5 comments
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      Started by scold01
      Most recent by Noellesmom
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    • User: "stanbridge"

      Uncaring Oncologist

      My husband was diagnosed with small intestine cancer in February 2015. The first oncologist we went to was a major teaching hospital on the west coast, one of the top cancer centers in the USA, and th…
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      2 comments
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      Started by stanbridge
      Most recent by JerzyGrrl
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    • User: "johnnyburns527"

      Medical Bill Errors (Problem Solved) Follow-Up!

      Hi Everyone, Original Question: I am responsible for caring for my elderly relative, who is sick and in need of constant attention. As of late, the medical bills and procedures have significantly incr…
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      Started by johnnyburns527
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    • User: "Krimat69"

      Helping to cope with isolation

      My husband has stage 4 colon cancer. He was diagnosed in June just after a serious accident left him in a wheel chair with 2 broken feet. It took 6 weeks before they could start Chemo. It was too late…
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      4 comments
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      Started by Krimat69
      Most recent by ATBrady
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    • User: "JnJstrong"

      fiance has testicular cancer started chemo today and I'm a wreck

       my fiance and I are both mid twenties and Super Active so when we found out that he had testicular cancer that turned our world upside down. he's had the surgery and started chemotherapy today. he's …
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      1 comments
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      Started by JnJstrong
      Most recent by Noellesmom
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    • User: "BB6416"

      Mom Newly Diagnosed with Lung Cancer- My Wedding is in 5 Weeks :(

      I just learned within the past week that my mom has stage II to III small cell lung cancer. I'm getting married in 5 weeks so, while there's never a good time to receive news like that, this is really…
      111 views
      3 comments
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      Started by BB6416
      Most recent by EZLiving66
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    • User: "david54"

      Tired (Feeling sorry for myself)

      Hi guys-I'm tired today. My wife had a tough week, high fever with increased back pain, likely from tumor on her spine. We are having our church over Sunday afternoon and I spent most of the week gett…
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      2 comments
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      Started by david54
      Most recent by mesocaregiver
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    • User: "healydt"

      f*** your problems my mother's dying

      Today at my mothers doctor appoinment we discussed her very limited options for treating her small cell lung cancer. Right now she's on Topotecan but its starting to be less effective. She's been on …
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      14 comments
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      Started by healydt
      Most recent by KnittingTree
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    • User: "Freckles327"

      Not handling things well as a partner

      I am new to the forum, and basically joined because I have nobody to talk to and I'm not in a very good place mentally right now. I am 31 years old. My boyfriend is 33 and recently was diagnosed with…
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      4 comments
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      Started by Freckles327
      Most recent by Noellesmom
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    • User: "jallanwms"

      feeling adrift

      My wife has Stage 3/4 primary peritoneal cancer so the long term prognosis isn't great. She had her first round of chemo. From the first diagnosis through the bad days after chemo it was easy to know …
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      1 comments
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      Started by jallanwms
      Most recent by mesocaregiver
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    • User: "malbin0259"

      Trying to understand

      Hello everyone; I guess I statrted off in the wrong group, I hope someone can help my confusion. My wife had a small orange size mass removed from her colon a month ago, the pathology came back saying…
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      3 comments
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      Started by malbin0259
      Most recent by Ladylacy
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    • User: "Catholic"

      Trying to be a forgiving Catholic...

      Here is my story and its a true story and I can't begin to express how frustrated I am. I got married at age 30 and my wife and I have 3 kids. I love my kids. After the birth of our 2nd child, my wife…
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      3 comments
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      Started by Catholic
      Most recent by Noellesmom
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    • User: "MomMary"

      daughter newly diagnosed breast cancer

      My adult daughter just found out she has breast cancer. She will meet with the surgeon, oncologist & radiologist (all together) next week. I felt she would want me with her as there will be much info …
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      4 comments
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      Started by MomMary
      Most recent by Teach76
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    • User: "kasey52"

      caregivers chat room

      I am interested in starting a weekly chat room to discuss the issues of being a caregiver. Anyone interested?. Let me know.
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      78 comments
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      Started by kasey52
      Most recent by Jonzgrl
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    • User: "Elsieblue"

      Invisible Caregiver Stress?

       It has taken me seven years to find my way to this forum but I am so grateful to have found it. I don’t even know what to say except that I am only now realizing the full impact our situation is havi…
      14 views
      4 comments
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      Started by Elsieblue
      Most recent by Elsieblue
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