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    • User: "kwaller"

      My mother had breast cancer and survived.

      MY mother was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of years ago. Had to have double mastectomies, and chemotherapy. How do I handle the fear of me getting the same thing.
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      Started by kwaller
      Most recent by cksgirl
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    • User: "Doclin"

      new member

      Hello, all. I'm new to the group. I'm acting as caregiver to my sister, age 62, who was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in late October 2003, Stage IV with mets to the lungs, spine and possi…
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      2 comments
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      Started by Doclin
      Most recent by Anrean
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    • User: "FlossiesBaby"

      new to ostomy

      my 86 year old mother underwent her second "emergency" surgery for colon cancer last month - and this time came out of the hospital with a permanent ostomy - as well as Xeloda chemo to reduce the 2 "v…
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      Started by FlossiesBaby
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    • User: "skippy"

      attitude

      My husband was diag with squamous cell of the head and neck with unknown primary in 2000. He is cancer free for 3 years but has such a bad attitude about everything. He takes oxicoten vicadon for pain…
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      Started by skippy
      Most recent by SashaButtons
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    • User: "rosebuda"

      What to do with my emotions...

      Hi. I'm new to the site. My aunt has cancer in her abdomen & lives in Hungary. The doctors give her a few months to a year to live. I'm going to visit her soon, and the closer it gets to the trip, the…
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      1 comments
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      Started by rosebuda
      Most recent by pitbull
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    • User: "ms2953201"

      caring for my grandmother

      My grandmother was diagnosed in May with two tumors in her lungs. There is one in each side. She went throungh radiation with no problem, and finished at the end of August. Starting in September, she …
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      3 comments
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      Started by ms2953201
      Most recent by aGuE
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    • User: "Kitchell"

      What can nurses do to better help you?

      I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
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      Started by Kitchell
      Most recent by Kitchell
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    • User: "rhinestones"

      Dealing with the Last Days

      My Dad is in his last days. He was told that he has less than 2 Months Left. He is 60, and Im 40. He has been doing things like giving away his possesions to those around him, and creating tapes for u…
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      8 comments
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      Started by rhinestones
      Most recent by greenemd2000
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    • User: "Shanadair"

      How do I grieve?

      I don't even know where to start.... I lost my Dad April 7th to complications of stage IV lung cancer. He was 57 and had been diagnosed in mid-February. He never really had a chance to fight the cance…
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      7 comments
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      Started by Shanadair
      Most recent by greenemd2000
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    • User: "jafran"

      I thought my husband would not survive....

      My husband is a survivor of Burkitt's lymphoma. His experience with this illness was not easy. What started as a tooth ache ended up being a tumor on the left side of his neck. He was treated a Umass …
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      Started by jafran
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    • User: "GabeDre"

      G-D B;ess you all

      May G-d's light take care of you all and be with you through out your lives.
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      Started by GabeDre
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    • User: "mah"

      Hospice

      Hospice is going to take over my husband's care Monday. He is not real happy about this but the doctor told him there was nothing else to do. Do men deal with this very well? He has been in denial for…
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      3 comments
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      Started by mah
      Most recent by shewolf
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    • User: "nomamac"

      Husband had surgery for colon cancer

      My husband had colon cancer surgery on 7-31-03, one day after discovering it. I'm frightened out of my mind. Need someone to talk to who has been there.
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      6 comments
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      Started by nomamac
      Most recent by shewolf
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    • User: "banjo"

      Wife of lung cancer patient

      Hi, I'm new here and feel the need of hearing from other spouses of lung cancer victims. My husband was diagnosed in December with lung cancer which had spread to his brain. He underwent 6 radiation t…
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      8 comments
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      Started by banjo
      Most recent by gronyath
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    • User: "goo5e"

      Heavy Heart

      My wife has been fighting colon cancer for almost 2 years now. She's been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She has had a colostomy and parts of her colon and small intestine removed. She is going throug…
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      6 comments
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      Started by goo5e
      Most recent by pjenks57
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    • User: "arpad"

      Dating Someone Who Has Cancer

      My partner has had cancer for 6 years. I just began dating him a couple of months ago. The irony is that my father died of cancer about 9 years ago, so the cancer never really bothered me. But, I have…
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      1 comments
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      Started by arpad
      Most recent by casuallyinsane
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    • User: "reagan4"

      Whats next?

      My mom had oviarian cancer then it spread to her stomach. The sad thing is I cant keep in touch with her to see how she is... and i was wondering if there is someone out there who has been through thi…
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      1 comments
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      Started by reagan4
      Most recent by reagan4
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    • User: "sillyspirit"

      support for you

      I was a caregiver for my Mother who died of liver cancer 7 months ago. if you need to talk feel free to e mail me. sillyspirit88@yahoo.com
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      Started by sillyspirit
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    • User: "casinotomm"

      new forums

      Hi all I am Tom a lung cancer surviver and I just started a very good forum for myself and others.It is a survivor forum I call csf so feel free to drop in and tell us your stories about your cancer s…
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      Started by casinotomm
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    • User: "kristenf"

      any ideas?

      my father is a stage 4 non hodgkins lymphoma survivor. he was diagnosed 8 years ago and since then is not able to work and basically hangs out at home all day watching tv. this is a complete turn arou…
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      1 comments
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      Started by kristenf
      Most recent by kristenf
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    • User: "jtac75"

      Looking for Support

      I'm not quite sure what to say. My dad was just diagnosed with cancer a couple of weeks ago. The type or stage wasn't given but it appears that it is NSC lung cancer in stage 3B. He has been told that…
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      8 comments
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      Started by jtac75
      Most recent by jtac75
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    • User: "dlphngirl"

      Dad is letting go

      Hi, I am 26 years old and my Dad is dying of Pancreatic Cancer. My Mom told me the other day that he felt himself slipping away, is this something that one would know? I feel like I should say goodbye…
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      6 comments
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      Started by dlphngirl
      Most recent by infinity202
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    • User: "andrea1"

      Need support from other caregivers

      My name is Andrea. I am 35 mother of 3 and taking care of my mother who has been diognosed with Mesothelioma. If anyone would like to chat or if anyone has any sugestions,please contact me. Thank you …
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      6 comments
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      Started by andrea1
      Most recent by sbaker80
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    • User: "prayingforyou"

      How do you support?

      #1 Im a Christian!BELIVE IN PRAYER POWER! My Spouse Cancer Survior How do you support your spouse when acts like a 2 year old?
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      5 comments
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      Started by prayingforyou
      Most recent by sbaker80
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    • User: "OurMissKitty"

      Hair Loss Treatment

      I've searched over this site looking for an answer to this topic and have not been able to find an answer. I hope I'm not being redundant. My mom is 65 years old and has recently completed treatment …
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      2 comments
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      Started by OurMissKitty
      Most recent by OurMissKitty
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    • User: "missish"

      Daddy's little girl

      I'm 27 years old. My father has had bone cancer for several years. started in the back and has moved to various parts of the body (hips, etc.). He was always a very active man and now is confined most…
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      6 comments
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      Started by missish
      Most recent by ZELLARS
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    • User: "baldwindeb"

      My moms mastectomy

      has anyone had to deal with this issue and if so how have you handles it
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      Started by baldwindeb
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    • User: "spongebob"

      LAUNCH OF THE MILITARY CANCER SURVIVOR'S DISCUSSION

      After a little cajolling, I have convinced the CSN that there is a need for a discussion for military cancer survivors. The purpose of this discussion is to give military folks a safe place to go and …
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      Started by spongebob
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    • User: "BenBon"

      Coping

      Hi. I am new to this group. I have cancer and would like to know something about how each of you are dealing with your parent's canceer.
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      5 comments
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      Started by BenBon
      Most recent by kenijo
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    • User: "sjNY"

      overwhelmed

      i'm feeling completely overwhelmed today. my boyfriend was diagnosed with AML on june 2nd and just went into the hospital yesterday for his second round of consolidation therapy. he's doing well, gett…
      22 views
      1 comments
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      Started by sjNY
      Most recent by berni
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