Caregivers

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Caregivers

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  • User: "j24"
    My Mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 NHL in March. I have a two brothers, but neither of them live at home... so it's just me, my mom and my dad. My dad has a hard time dealing with it. He is very stubbo…
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  • User: "Dale248"
    My mother was diagnosed 4 years ago, and has been in treatment for the entire period. Up until recently things were going well, but in the past few weeks her condition has deteriorated. My father has …
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    Most recent by Robillina
  • User: "Robillina"
    Good Morning, I guess I need a little emotional support this morning. I'm feeling weepy after spending the holiday weekend with my family and witnessing a major change in my brother. We are in year tw…
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    Started by Robillina
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  • User: "monica302009"
    I wish I knew about this forum a year ago. I am 30 years old. My dad died august 29 2014. Prostate cancer.... he was 53. It was always me and him. My mother left when I was 5 and died 6 years ago... m…
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    Started by monica302009
    Most recent by cheatinlil
  • User: "SpTeach"
    Hi all. I know I may have no right to post here, I've only been a caregiver since October of 2013. My wife had Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and underwent 16 rounds of aggressive chemo. She opted for a bi…
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  • User: "fuchsiasky"
    May I rant? I really need to vent. I am finding myself getting increasingly frustrated with my mother in law. She is my co-cargiver and is very involved in my husband’s care. She is an amazing woman a…
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    Started by fuchsiasky
    Most recent by Hussy
  • User: "LisaWins"
    Hi, I wanted to write a post introducing myself, and telling about the journey we have been on for the last 18 months. My name is Lisa, I am 45 and I am the primary care giver for my sister who is 57.…
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    Most recent by a_oaklee
  • User: "SharonH56"
    I'm new here. Last June my husband had 2 surgeries to remove a melanoma and lymph nodes from his side. After the 2nd surgery the biopsy was clear and his follow up PET scan in October was clear. Now, …
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    Most recent by fuchsiasky
  • User: "angryx's5"
    New to this group as of today. Spouse passed seven months ago with stomach cancer. Looking for support.
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    Most recent by LindaK.
  • User: "Shwallie"
    Back in February, my father suffered a brain bleed which also led to the diagnosis of metastatic brain cancer (he had been fighting bladder cancer for the previous two years). My father was given a pr…
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    Most recent by LindaK.
  • User: "stevie58"
    My wife of 37 years was diagnosed with cancer of the appendix 8 years ago. It has been a battle for sure but she is a tough one. She just spent the month of May in the hospital getting two colostomy b…
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    Started by stevie58
    Most recent by angryx's5
  • User: "ThistleWhite"
    Watch "Run From The Cure" If you have questions, ask away.
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    Most recent by Noellesmom
  • User: "Kate-caregiver"
    Hello everyone! I just joined you all today and have learned so much already--thank you! My mother is about to begin her first round of carboplatin & taxol and she lives alone. I'm trying to plan how …
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    Started by Kate-caregiver
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  • User: "maxh9113"
    I am a cancer survivor. My spouse is filing for a divorce now. The diagnosis and treatment of the cancer were within the marriage period. Both of us are working now, but I am suffering from serious si…
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  • User: "fuchsiasky"
    Hi, My name is Fuchsia and I am caregiver to Rob. Rob has stage four chondrosarcoma that started in his thigh bone two years ago. He had surgery and was clear. But a year later it metasticised to his …
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    Started by fuchsiasky
    Most recent by Ladylacy
  • User: "panmustgo"
    Hi, I'm twice divorced and thought I had just found a great partner, he's giving, he's strong, and he's fun and good with my kids. And suddenly, the diagnosis. Stage 3 pancreatic cancer, locally invas…
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  • User: "deb1970"
    My mom was diagnosed with Follicular Lymphoma in April and now amonth later she may have a more aggresive lymphoma, She has multiple conditions that is making her treatment conplcated. Afib, congestiv…
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    Started by deb1970
    Most recent by Ladylacy
  • User: "sammiiscenee"
    Hi, I guess I'll just tell you how it is. I'm 23 with a 4 year old, I lost my husband to suicide May 13th 2012. I lost my dad to an accidental overdose April 18th 2008. My mom was diagnosed with Endro…
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    Started by sammiiscenee
    Most recent by Daddysgirl59
  • User: "SpTeach"
    Good Morning, My wife was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in October of 2013. She went through 17 rounds of extensive chemo then opted for a double mastectomy. After the mastectomy the pathol…
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    Started by SpTeach
    Most recent by SpTeach
  • User: "DebbieG53"
    Hi everyone glad to be here. Guess I just need to vent a little on being the caregiver to my husband. He has had MDS for 10 years and now it has progressed to RCMD. He has been getting transfusions wh…
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    Started by DebbieG53
    Most recent by Tina Blondek
  • User: "CS52461"
    This is my first time posting here, but felt compelled to share my story even if I don't find the answers or a solution to my problem. Over a year ago my wife suffered a seizure and a lesion was disco…
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    Started by CS52461
    Most recent by Noellesmom
  • User: "Jdoggsgirl"
    Hi, My fiance, whom i love very deeply, has stage 4 medastatic osteosarcoma. We have been dealing with this for about 5 years now, recently he has become very faitgued and i dont know what to do or ho…
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    Started by Jdoggsgirl
    Most recent by Noellesmom
  • User: "AshleylouG"
    Hi everyone. My name is Ashley, I'm 24, and a caregiver to my mother, 60, Charlotte. In November 2012, my mom was diagnosed with throat cancer. In January 2013, she had a total laryngectomy surgery (a…
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    Started by AshleylouG
    Most recent by janelle216
  • User: "DaVinci"
    My husband was diagnosed with leukemia in January. He's 34 and I'm 30. The hospital that has the best facilities to treat him is 2.5 hours away so he lives up there while I stay at our house and take …
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    Started by DaVinci
    Most recent by MISS SALLY
  • User: "sage blue sky"
    thanks for the replies guys i appreciate it.
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    Started by sage blue sky
    Most recent by brave143
  • User: "Luckyme65"
    Hello everyone, This is my first post.. Not all that happy about being here, but this is where I am...This is my story:My Husband of 20yrs Yesterday, Yes Happy Anniversary to me:) whom is 52 yrs old h…
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    Started by Luckyme65
    Most recent by Banditsdream
  • User: "clacy"
    I feel as though I have fallen down a deep, deep well. There is just enough water that I can't reach the bottom. There s no way to climb out and I can't see any one To rescue me, so I am just treading…
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    Started by clacy
    Most recent by Noellesmom
  • User: "shetripsthelite"
    Delete. Good feedback received. Thank you.
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  • User: "CSNSupportTeam"
    Hello everyone, Thank you to those who've alerted us to the spamming from earlier today, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. While we have security measures in place, we can't prevent al…
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  • User: "tal16201968"
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