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~Help for 88yr old CAREGIVER?~
Hello there. My father is 66 and his prostrate cancer has spread into his bones. Currently his mother, 88, is his primary caregiver. I drive him back and forth to all appointments and offer both of them as much support as I can. However, there's only so much I can understand about being 88 and caregiving for your own…
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Re:What to expect
It's hard to know what to expect. I had been taking care of my fther. He originally was diagnosed with lung cancer. He had 1/3 of his lung removed in September. Prognosis was good, so we thought. December came and he had fierce pain in his neck, doctors thought it was a muscle pull. After 3 visits I convinced them to do a…
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please tell what or how to deal with it
My mother-law is 83 years old. And I real don't understand what she is going thought, I moved in to help her but she is turn mean. About every 2 or 3 weeks she will tell me to move then, when i say ok the next day she acts like nothing is going on. Please tell me what i can do for the mood swings
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takes one to know one
I'm new to this site and my husband was recently diagnosed with stomach cancer. Would love to correspond with other caregivers
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just diagnosed
My dad was just diagnosed with bone cancer, not primary. The primary is in his lung. He is undergoing radiation therapy right now and is in severe pain. He was a vital active man until a few months ago when he awoke one day and had difficulty walking. Since then he has been admitted to the hospital, undergone several…
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Mom and breast cancer
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and I have had an extremely rough time dealing with it. My mom and I are very close and I am always around for her. I am not getting the support I need from my husband. I have 2 brothers who are of no help and my father cannot cope alone. I feel a lot of pressure from my…
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cellulitis
has anyone (as caregiver) experienced a condition of "cellulitis" and "lymphocele rupture" with their loved ones? If so, do you know how long these conditions last?
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First Anniversary of my best friend's death
My best friend, Sharon, died on April 22, 2000. I'm having a very difficult time as I was her best friend and caregiver and I am so lonely. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer five years ago. I was her caregiver then and we worked so hard to get well. She got well, her hair grew back, and she went back to teaching little…
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What to expect?
My Mums was diagnoised with lung cancer that had spread to the brain. I was terrifed then (jan.18)she took the treatments.Was doing great (or so I thought). We went back to "see" how everything was going. NOW,there are at least 20 new tumors in her left lung,it was clear before in march.also it has spread very aggressivly…
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How can I care for her?
My sister has terminal cancer, and will soon be bedridden. I want to stay with her during the day, but I have to support my family. I've thought about training as home health nurse, but don't know what the requirements are. Does anyone have any experience in working at home and being a caregiver?
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Stage IIIA Adenocacinoma
Hi, my husband (age 51) was diagnosed 4/00 with lung cancer. He had 3/4 of his left lung removed in May and spent the summer into early fall undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. He is also a insulin dependent diabetic . So far there has been no reoccurance of the cancer and he is being seen every 8 weeks. He is still…
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Grandma just diagnosed ....
Ok well I'm not *exactly* a caregiver. My grandma was just diagnosed with uterine cancer (stage 4). She's decided against chemo., but her Dr is going to schedule a hysterectomy asap. I'm scared!! I'm 20..and I have multi-disabilities...seen plenty of hospitals myself. My grandma has NEVER been sick beyond the ocasional…
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Hubby has non-small cell lung cancer
Hi I am Francine and I am new to this CSN...It has been very hard on both of us...if there is anyone out there with any suggestions please let me know
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Brothers with AML
My brother was diagnosed with AML in November of 2000. My other brother was a perfect match for the stem cell transplant. As they prepared for the transplant last week, my brother, the donor was diagnosed with AML. My family is numb! Do you know of others with multiple siblings diagnosed? Is there any research available…
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What to do?
My adopted mom whom I live with has breast cancer. I am a caregiver and I want to do the best I can for her. We went to the surgeon today and next Friday she will have the mass removed from her breast. Please add her to any prayer lists -Jean Strugis,PA. She is remarried to Earl and he was yelling at her a lot and now he…
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Husband needing a Bone Marrow Transplant
My name is Tammy Cochrum I'm from Benton Il. and my husband is getting ready for a bone marrow transplant, not only am I scared to death but in need of financial help, if interested please e-mail me, its tax deductible. Also need moral support from anyone who has been thru this I'm just newly married, and 32 yrs old this…
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Mom far away
I live in Missouri and my mom lives in Illinois. She was just diagnosed with bone cancer that stemmed from a bout with kidney cancer about 1 year ago. I am so torn as to what to do. I have a husband and two children here. My only sibling lives near her and my dad is still there. My heart is telling me to uproot my family…
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Hi I'm New
I am a 55 year old female. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 1999. I had a lumpectomy and removal of lymph nodes. in January of 2000. Since then I have had chemo and radiation. Then in October I had reaccurance of cancer in my breast. In December I had a mastectomy and now I have it in the lymph nodes in my…
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Husband needing Bone Marrow Transplant
I wanted to let anyone know that my husband has Non_Hodgkins Lymphoma in his chest cavity he is 44 yrs old and without the transplant he's been given 2 months to live.
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best friend with breast cancer
Hi everyone, I just wanted to start by saying "thank you" for all the amazing support in this website. My beautiful friend was diagnosed 9 weeks ago with stage 2 invasive breast cancer at 31 years old. we live 6 hours away from one another and I have been visiting her every other weekend since her diagnosis. I'm also in…
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Mom's Breast cancer problems.
Mom had a radical masectomy on the left side in March of this year,They removed 16 lymph nodes and found no other cancer. they recomender 6 chemo treatments, she only took 2 they made her very ill. She had to be hospitalized each time. Ever since the surgery she has had pain in her left shoulder,rib cage area, arm, and…
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ESOPHAGUS CANCER....
MY GRANDMOTHER,WAS JUST DIAGONISED WITH THIS,AND I WAS TOLD THIS IS TYPE OF CANCER IS FAST GROWING,,SHE WAS GIVEN,AT THE MOST 6 MONTHS,IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP GET TREATMENT,OR PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR HER,PLEASE HELP,........THANK YOU
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mother has breast cancer
Am taking care of mom with breast cancer.Had mastectomy 6/9.Many complications since then.Feel we are getting run around by doctors and no support for how hard it is.Am juggling taking care of her, working, and two kids plus husband.Anyone with similar experience??