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new here, feeling down,
How is everyone? Situation: May 25th: took my pregnant wife to er room due to extreme back pain and vommiting. Spent 3 days in the hospital trying to find out what's going on, due to the baby, they couldn't do certain tests. Sonogram picks up renal mass. May 28th: Induced Labor for three days, which started March 30th, my…
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I am new here and my question is better suited for care givers i believe???
July 21, 2011 - 1:43pm thank u new I do have the end plans in order. that is not my issue. I was diagnosed in 2007 with ovarian, originating in the peritinerial wall. yes stage IV , already mastitized,and yes already running through lymphs. 5 surgeries, doing the 6th go round of chemo now. never had more than 4 months…
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HOPE
My hubby is my best friend, He is the world to me. He does not always say the nicest things and once in a while hurts my feeling, but you know that is what happens in life. I am sure there has been times I have done this to him. When the Big "C" came into our life there was days and still are days that we just don't like…
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My mom has passed too...
It was beautiful, in her sleep, and on her own terms. We are so blessed. Services are Saturday. Please say a pray for her peaceful transition, and I thank you all for your support. I am here for you too. Warm regards.
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Exhausted............
Just feel tired, nothing personal about anyone that I am taking care of, it's just me I am exhauseted, been doing this for over a year now... Any one have any ideas as to how to keep up? I currently take care of 3 people and I work and try to keep up the homelife...
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How Can I Help -- Treatment Update
This is day 3 after the first chemo treatment, and I have to say my partner is doing really well. She got all her hair cut yesterday, and that was a little bit disconcerting at first...but I think it was the best decision she could have made. And honestly, she looks great. That first day, she was tired, but I think that…
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goodbye my wife
My time as a caregiver is now over. Grace departed this mortal coil today after a brief illness from a glioblastoma multiforme. May she rest in peace. Thanks for the support everyone.
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How Can I Help?
My partner has been diagnosed with breast cancer--her third bout--and is going to start chemo on Tuesday. She's pretty scared; me, too. The thing is that I have just gotten hired for a new full-time position (didn't think I could possibly find a job in this economy and at my age), and they've got a 90 day probation period.…
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afinitor/avastin for islet cell.
Any body out there treated with afinitor/avastin? outcome? side effects? Steve
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Caregivers... please take care of yourselves
It's been a while since I've posted here... I've taken some time to read some of your stories and I am sad to see some new members have joined the discussion board. I am sorry for your families and I hope this site gives you comfort as it did for me in my time of need. No matter what your stories are there is one common…
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My mom has passed...
My mom passed away Thursday May 26th at 3:30 pm. I haven't had a chance to log on and let you all know since it has been a little overwhelming with the entire family being here with me. The service and interment also took a few days since it was a long holiday weekend. I am saddened and devastated for my loss, but no one…
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And so the countdown begins...
I'm going to make this short. I can't see straight, I'm crying too much. The Oncologist said my father is nearing the end of his life...2-3 weeks left...4 weeks will be a blessing. The cancer has spread everywhere, including his brain. My father requires 24/7 care. He can't even make it to the washroom downstairs without…
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BUsy
I am 26, and life has changed dramatically within in the past year and a half! It all started with my mom, she has sarcoidosis, and has alot of ongoing issues with getting very sick, and then my Dad who has Vocal chord cancer, and my mother in law who has dementia. I try to look after them as best as I can, work, and keep…
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20 year old 3 people caregiver
Im 20 years old..in one year my life changed big time. Let me just do a drop down time line of everything i've gone through June 10, 2010..Mom is diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer that spread to her liver and both lungs October 27th, 2010...Father has a massive heart attack..Heart is in shock, had only 15 minutes…
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SimpleFill.com
Does anyone know if SimpleFill.com is worth the $65 per month member fee? Thank you.
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Mom and Dad Together Forever
I wanted to let everyone know that I lost my mom. She was very strong in her fight and just tough all the way around. I don't know if I ever could have done what my mom did with what she had to do it with. My mom had ovarian cancer and lost her battle. Now she is in a better place where she does not have needle pricks, no…
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*sigh* My life has become Hell
Short story 31/f married to 64/m with Parkinson's Disease and Cancer of unknown primary. Both are being treated by the dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. I am so damn sick of the run-around the VA gives that I want a second, independent opinion....problem...no insurance outside the VA, and the VA won't give us a…
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Burnout
I've learned alot lately as a caregiver, Im at the end of my rope right now. I haven't been eating or sleeping. I'm crying alot. I don't even take time to think about anything but my dad. I've stopped everything else in life. My dad has turned against me mean and hateful. I know this is a normal part of dying but it…
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Nearing the end...?
Today we noticed that my dad has developed a lump on his head, his left calf and foot are also very swollen, and he said he has periods where his lungs don't function at all - he literally can't breathe for a few seconds. He is not looking good whatsoever. And I have a feeling the end is coming sooner than I had thought.…
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No Treatment Break
No 3 month break. It seems my husband is handling the treatments very well and they want to continue on the 2 week regimen (no oxalyplatin though). It was very strange that the same onc that was the grim reaper back in Nov. when first diagnosed told us that we are going IN FOR THE KILL TO GET YOU CANCER FREE I never…
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Caregiver for my mom - stage iv colon cancer
I am currently the primary caregiver for my mom, who is dealing with a recurrence of colon cancer. She is in no way dependant on me, quite the opposite. She is still very independent except when she has just had a treatment. She is currently getting chemo treatments every other week and does not feel good right after her…
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Finishing week 1 of treatment
Glad to read your posts and to know you are here. This is Friday of week 1 of my husband's treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of base of tongue/tonsil. (Radiation daily and chemo on Mondays: carboplatin and Taxol). He's been terribly nauseated the last few days. We are on our 3rd drug for that... The radiation really…
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To All: Thank you.
I joined this network a week ago and I want to thank everyone. I knew I was not alone as a caregiver but felt alone until I joined and now, after reading what so many are going through and have been through I have learnt that I am not alone and that support is and has been here. Some of what has been written has brought me…
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Celebration of the Cells - Letters from a Cancer Survivor
No book by the author has helped more people than “Celebration of the Cells” – both cancer patients and more so their families. It has been reprinted several times. The mind and body together possess enormous resources and strength to counteract the negative impact of any serious illness. Mr. Lala’s narration will convince…
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Beginning of the End?
I'm afraid we have started the final chapter with my dad, He's appearing to be in alot more pain than he's been. He's sleeping holding his stomach. He hasn't done any feedings for a day and half now. Tube or even tried orally...even though nothing passes up until now he's been trying to force things down. He tells me once…
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calling in hospice for mom
went to doctor friday an he said CT was not good for a year an a half now everything has stayed the same ct every 3 months 3 monthes ago she had 1 tumer on liver 7.5 by 8.5 cm. an alot in the lungs in three months large mass is now 9.2 x 8.4 an there are 3 more on liver an 1 on the adreanel gland 3.5 x 2.5. that was not…
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Pets 2 Vets
I just read about this organization in the Washington Post and it sounded familiar. That might be just because the feelings expressed by some of the vets with PTSD were so similar to what we feel sometimes, or it might be that one of you angels has mentioned it before. Anyone have any experience with it? I'm thinking it is…
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Feeling Guilty because I am thinking about myself
Hello, Not even sure why I am writing. I'm pissed off and then I feel stupid for being pissed off. My husband has been going through chemo since Jan.2010. He's doing real good thank God but today for some reason I am feeling guilty for thinking about myself. He just got home from a chemo yesterday and like every other…
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Trying Times
Today has been such a hard day, Here we are about two weeks after We were told that my dad has about two months left. He seemed to be doing ok for the last week or so. Actually starting to eat and hold things down a little at a time, Yesterday I noticed he wasn't holding much down again. His espohagus is closed once again.…
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leiomyosarcoma
Eleven years ago my wife was diagnosed with soft tissue leiomyosarcoma. Her survival rate at that time was 14 percent. After eighteen major surgeries, many chemotherapies,many radiation treatments, and other treatments she is still alive and fighting. After this last surgery on May 5th though I am begining to see the end…