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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 cancer, he was too busy fighting other lung infections. I spent lots of time with him while he was ill. He totally expected to be…
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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 in Worcester with a protocol chemotherapy treatment that was made up of 6 chemo sessions and finally a bone marrow…
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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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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 so long. I'm hoping this will help him emotionally. Does anyone have advise on to help him deal with this and be…
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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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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 treatments with no side effects. Then he started chemo, an every three week dosage of taxol and carboplatin. Now, facing the…
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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 through chemo once again with hopes of stopping the cancer spreading. I've watched her go from 155 pounds down to 100 pounds over…
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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 a hard time when my partner is going through a lot of pain or a hard time, because he is so used to dealing with it by…
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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 this and would like to chat!
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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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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 so that others may learn.go to www.chatarea.com/csf to sign in and post.I will be adding a chat room later.CSF = Cancer…
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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 around from the person he was before. granted he had massive radiation to his brain and chemo for the stomach, liver, intestine,…
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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 it is inoperable and that all that they can provide is pallative care. My dad is only 55 and I am 28. I'm having a very…
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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 but I don't know how to let go. He is a truly amazing person and has been such an influence in my life, I can't imagine…
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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 Andrea
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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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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 for Small Cell Lung Cancer. I suppose I should tell you a little bit about us first. Mom received her treatment at Moffit…
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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 mostly to the bed. He only goes out when it's some reason to see me or the doctor. I just am NOT dealing with this very well. I…
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My moms mastectomy
has anyone had to deal with this issue and if so how have you handles it
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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 ask questions about treatment, administrative issues, performance evaluations, etc. that are unique to military cancer…
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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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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, getting excellent care and his spirits are good. we're blessed in so many ways, but some days i just feel like i'm drowning.…
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Both parents diagnosed with cancer
My mom was diagnosed with lymphoma in 1998. In Feburary, 2003 she began workups for a bone marrow transplant. She is in and out of the hospital every 3 or 4 weeks. In May my father was diagnosed with Lung Cancer and is currently receiving Radiation and Chemotherapy. Dad has not worked since May 16 and spends most of his…
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I can relate
Hi There, my husband was diagnosed 2 years ago with adnoid cystic cancer, he has had 2 brain tumors, and 2 surgery's as well. We have been through Radiation and Chemo, and will continue to watch him through MRI's, He is tired and wants to no more treatment of any kind, I have a constant fight to keep weight on him, so I am…
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anemic
is being anemic having cancer?
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New to csn
Hi I am new to csn. I heard about the website from tv. Both my mother and Father had cancer. My had breast cancer and had a mastectomy(sp) when I was 18 and in the Navy. I found out about it after she had the surgery. My dad died because he gave up on life. After he died we got a call from a doctor telling us he had seen…
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after effects of radiation and thyroidectomy
My mom was diagnosed with advanced thyroid cancer just over a year ago. She had surgery to remove all of her thyroid and two radiation treatments involving week long stays in the hospital. She's now in "remission" and getting scans to ensure that any remianing cancer will be caught early. She retired after her diagnoses…
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dizziness
My 80 year old mother has been experiencing severe vertigo for weeks. She has not had chemotherapy in three or four weeks. We had hoped that stopping chemo would -- at the least -- give her some relief from the dizziness. Her oncologist said that he doesn't understand why she is having such severe vertigo and that she…
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my husband can't stay awake
My husband was diagnosed with stage IV nsc lung cancer in Jan 2003. The cancer has mets to brain, bone,liver,adrenal glands. He has had radiation to the brain & lung (surgery was not an option) along with chemo. The Drs. have said that the treatment isn't to cure but to give him alittle more time. He has had such a good…
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saying "no" to treatment
Two years ago My husband was diagnosed with stage IIIA lung cancer that was treated with chemo and radiation - since then he has had two surgeries to remove tumors in his brain. He isn't working anymore but I guess I won't let him give in - he doesn't want to die but is so sad. I've convinced him to talk with a counselor…