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HOPE
Well - I've been off and running for a while. My husband has now been cancer-free since May of 2006. We were on the verge of a divorce the last time I "vented". Finally, about 2 months ago , a "friend" of mine really insulted my husband and his recent actions to me. That was the straw that built my camel's back. I realized…
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Take Time
I found this little verse that I really liked and just thought it might help us as 'caregivers' Take Time Take time to THINK.. it is the source of power. Take time to PLAY .. It is the secret of perpetual youth. Take time to READ.. It is the fountain of wisdom Take time to PRAY .. It is the greatest power on earth Take…
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is there a place to donate supplies?
Just joined this board. My husband lost his short fierce battle with cancer today. I have lots to deal with in the coming days, weeks, whatever. One question popped into my mind. Is there a place or way to donate unused, or used but good supplies? I have a carton containing 4 new chux - never opened. About a dozen used,…
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calvary hospital-hospice n.y.c..
my friend, friend is in calvary hospital [hospice] new york city i was told, this is where you go when its time for one to die. she has throat cancer,iwent to see her, shes a little horse age about68 her skin, is glowing, very nice. any one know of any one in hospices hospital, in new york city, please get back to me…
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How do I grieve?
I just lost my mother after a long (15year) battle... And I don't know how to feel! I have a terrific boyfriend who is there for me all the way, my dad is doing fine and we're getting closer than we ever were before, but I have'nt really even cried or broken down at all yet. Sure, it's only been 2 weeks, and we have had…
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Hair Growth
I received Taxatere and Cytoxin 4 times-May 11,2006,June 1 and June 22,2006 and the last treatment July 13,2006 for Breast Cancer. My hair did start to come back but the growth has been very slow. It has grown only about an inch, if that. It also seems to be very dry and a little darker and has a little more gray. Before…
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Loss of a Mother ... My best friend
My mom was diagnosed with Stage 4b? NSLC in April 2006 and passed away June 18, 2006. She was only 61 and I'm 31. I'm not sure if she/I even had a chance to pass the initial shock. She willed herself to hold on as long as she could. She is the strongest most amazing mother and best friend anyone could ever ask for. A bit…
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Caregivers organizational tool
When my husband was diagnosed with Cancer I had issues with all the paperwork involved with being his caregiver. Through trial and error I came up with a system that helped me organize paperwork regarding test results, second opinions, insurance issues, doctor bills, Chemotherapy treatments, etc. I purchased a binder and…
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Is There Hope for Caregivers?
As a caregiver, I would like to hear from someone else that perhaps has gone through some of the battles I'm experiencing. Maybe I'm just having pity parties but even so, I would think others have done the same, surely I'm not alone in this fight within. 1) Has anyone ever wondered where your TRUE friends are? As faithful…
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What to say?
My MIL has fought lung cancer for 9 months. She's done SO well with chemo and radiation, just a few tired days and some minor complaints about losing her hair. They said it was caught early, gave us hope it was cured a couple months ago. She got sick last week, tests now show it's back in her lung and has spread to her…
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Colon Cancer
I would like to introduce myself as Nicolate. My mother was diagnosed with colon cancer Feb 2006. A large tumor was removed with 2 nodes involved. She decided no chemo. Her Stage is IIIB. Her CEA level went from 3 in March to 32 now. As her only living relative I am frightend by what to expect. The docs seem unable or…
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Slow Growth of Hair Returning
I received Taxatere and Cytoxin 4 times-May 11,2006,June 1 and June 22,2006 and the last treatment July 13,2006 for Breast Cancer. My hair did start to come back but the growth has been very slow. It has grown only about an inch, if that. It also seems to be very dry and a little darker and has a little more gray. Before…
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Home recovery for ovarian cancer
Just found out that my grandma of 69 years has ovarian cancer. We're looking for suggestions and experiences to help make her recovery at home as speedy and comfortable as possible. We would like any information from specialized equipment to wall colors. While you were going through your recovery, what did you like? What…
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Mom just diagnosed, need advice
My mother was just diagnosed. She had some polyps removed (which she has before because of her crohn's disease), but this time one of them (in her lower rectum) had cancer in it. They called it adenocarcinoma with probable angiolymphatic something. I don't even know because I'm getting this info from my dad. Anyway, my way…
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Update-SCC-Penile Cancer
My boyfriend had his surgery at IU Monday.They did not perform Moh's,but he had excisional & the plastic surgeon did not have to graft,instead he pulled skin up from scrotum & base of penis to make a flap over the area.Its like a sideways horseshoe shape scar,about 3 inches! Bad news was from the time I 1st had him looked…
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Brother, son, father, friend, who am I?
I am 21 years old, the oldest of four children and I lost my father and my security to prostate cancer a year ago. I was briefly part of the CSN about a year ago when my 52 y/o father was living with very advanced prostate cancer. At that time I was looking for answers and researching options. Now I am working through a…
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A Mother is as a Mother does
I read so many daughters posting, how their mother breast cancer brought them together, or their mother is their best friend, or this, or that, or the other thing and I just feel like a complete alien. My mother was never my ally. She was physically and mentally abusive to me as a child. Neglect was her special form of…
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Penile Cancer Support
Hi. I have posted under the Penile cancer link.My 45 year old boyfriend & high schhol sweetheart,was recently diagnosed with squamous cell cancer & I have decided to start a group on yahoo on this topic,as there does not seem to be much out there as far as contacting others with this.We are currently waiting on x-ray…
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new member
I am so glad to have found this site. My father-in-law was recently diagnosed with cancer. (GBM stage 4) He has deteriorated so quickly in just a few weeks. And what a roller coaster that has been. We are in fighting mode, than we are in hospice care, then fighting mode, and currently hospice care again. I feel so alone…
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Its the "How" I need help with!
I'm new here too. I'm a 42 yoa male, the oldest of three, I have two younger sisters and a wife & 4 kids of my own. My dad was diagnosed with Melinoma late in 1998. he was told it had been caught early and underwent a chemo treatment (unknown what. It did not seem to be a big deal)...afterall He's my dad...gonna be here…
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Where's the Manual?
My husband was just diagnosed with lower esophageal cancer. Im still looking for the manual on how to deal with this. I need to get his weight up but he doesnt really have an interest in eating. He smokes and I know this is a main cause of his cancer. He is trying to stop smoking cigarettes with the patch but it is a…
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Look for happy thing
-- Stressed --You the wonderful You made me laugft thank you so much i need that today Have to remenber all good thing in my life And thank God for let me be a great caregiver to someone i love and have great respect for him
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doctors bedside manner
Does anyone else find it frustrating trying to get information out of the various doctors caring for the person in your life who has cancer? I have found that the doctor's are not helpful, they are extremely vague, they give only short non-informational answers. I have also found that they do not return phone calls and…
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Survivor AND caregiver
I had 3 cancer diagnoses over a period of 10 years. I have been caregiver for both my disabled parents for several years until my mother passed away a year ago. I still look after Dad. He is not hard to care for right now, but I still get so emotionally drained just knowing that everything I do and plan must first be…
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Introducing myself..newbie
First I want to say how glad I was to find this site. My husband of 34 yrs has recently been diaganoised with adenacarcinoma non-small cell lung cancer about 6 weeks ago. We are about through the testing stage now, and facing surgery next week. He had had NO symptoms, and it was caught on a routine work physical xray. It…
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Just found out my mom has cancer
Hi. New to these boards. Just found out that the lump in my mom's neck (removed) is squamous cell carcinoma. Still don't know where it originated; the waiting game. So scared. Anyone here been through this?
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colon cancer
My brother just found out he has colon cancer that has spread to his liver. Can someone tell me where to start??? I am devastated.
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Adult child of 27 1/2 year Breast Cancer Survivor!!
I just wanted to post something... My mother is a 27 1/2 year survivor, she was diagnosed with Pagets when I was only 6 and had a radical unilateral mastectomy without reconstruction. She is the strongest woman I've ever met and admire her to no end. The irony of life, my significant other had an 87% chance of being…
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stage 4 diagnosis w/i a week of a heart attack...
I'm new here and hoping for..well, I guess just a sounding board. My mom, 75, went into the hospital three weeks ago. We've been on a wild ride since then. As background, my mom was jogging two miles a day a month ago, eats healthy as can be, never smoked and never drank (seriously, never even had a glass of wine.) Three…
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I'm Tired!!
My husband has been cleared of his cancer. The tumors are dead and gone - he had stage 4 tonsil cancer. His last treatment was March 1. I'm tired of having to do everything!! He doesn't want to bounce back or return. We have 3 beautiful children ( 1 who has CF) and I need his help & for him to open to the world again. We…