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Losing my mother. Now what?
I had lost my mother to cancer in April of 2012 about 7 months ago. I am 27years old and my mother was 70 years old when she passed. She is survived by her husband of 51 years and 3 children 4 grandchildren. She was first diagnosed I believe in 2009 with Vaginal cancer she was stage 3 at the time, plenty of surgery chemo…
PanCan stage 4
Hi...my dad was recently diagnosed with stage 4 pan can. Does anyone have any info on dr Cantrell in Tennessee?
nasopharyngal cancer
Anyone can advise me regarding nasopharyngal cancer i was diagnose with this cancer this week only nov 2012 with stage 3 im afraid of what is happening to me my chemotheraphy will schedule nextweek any advise or help of what will be the procedure that they will going to do to me and what will happen after the chemoteraphy…
I need help through this... I feel so lost and alone
My mother has been fighting stage 4 breast cancer for the past 2 years with radiation and chemo but I just got the news that she has taken a turn for the worse. I am 27 years old and I have a 21 month old daughter of my own. I live in CA and my mom and dad and 3 baby sisters live in FL, so I am flying there this up coming…
Why so much anxiety, fear, and depression?
I am new here so a bit about myself first. I am 46 and was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer in Nov. of 2010, went through chemo and radiation, and finally had my left lung removed in March of 2011. I since have tested clear every four months, and have progressed fairly well in my physical recovery. But it is my mental…
Am I a survivor
My name is Chelle. I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc triple negative IDC breast cancer last november (2011). I went through 4 months of chemo then a double masectomy this past may. I really appreciate everything my doctors did for me. I was to have 37 treatments of tomotherapy but unfortunately, I could not afford the…
He bailed on me...
3 years ago I underwent treatment for breast cancer. After I started treatment, my husband of 13 years told me he didn't want to be married anymore. I should mention, I also have Multiple Sclerosis and Diabetes. When I asked if he would come to chemo treatment with me, he told me he didn't have time for that. He stopped…
8 year A.L.L. Survivor and still suffer from it every day...
In 2004, at the age of 12, I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. I underwent a bone marrow transplant in 2005 and am thrilled to say it was successful and I have been cancer free ever since. The problem is, I still can't get away from it. When I was diagnosed, I was 5'7" and 110 lbs. During treatment, I gained…
When are these tears going to stop???
Hi, My husband died 2 & 1/2 years ago, but I'm having a terrible time today. The tears started again for no reason. Unless it was because I had to take my car in and had to make a decision on what they should do. A $1700.00 repair job will depress anyone I guess. But always wonder if they are taking advantage cause I'm a…
Medical bills
Hey everyone, A cancer dx is devastating....needless to say exspensive to boot. Insurance also only covers so much and deductables are insane. I was mind boggled when this hit me last Nov. 2011. But thankfully I was still able to be making the calls to the hospitals and clinics to explain my situation. There are programs…
Medical Bankruptcy?
I really need some help or advice here. I am thinking of filing for medical bankruptcy. I really have no other choice. I'm only 24 and it's sad to have my financial life ruined so soon, but that's part of what cancer does I guess. Has anyone here been through this process? I think I need a good lawyer but I have no clue as…
Divorce & Money
Hi, My issue is our marriage is falling apart. My husband is the patient and I the caregiver. I don't think cancer is the main reason for me wanting out, I guess its a bunch of reasons. I love my husband but I don't exist as a person anymore. He works and does chemo once a month and is laid up for about a week. Then life…
Here we go again...
Wow. Three weeks ago, the biggest stressor in my life was training a new puppy. Today, it's caring for my schizophrenic mother who received a terminal cancer diagnosis two weeks ago. I'm currently in the "pity-party" phase, considering I lost my father to the same disease at 17, after being his caretaker for five years. I…
The waiting..knowing alot but not definitive
I have been crying the past two days not much sleep..my husband 54, of 22 years has health issues this past year with undiagnosed vertigo and funky blood profiles..long story short referred to hemetologist and initial testing indicate M protein, though low in his blood and also protein in his urine..The doc now has ordered…
wtf
My mom is going to die in the next few weeks. I don't know what to do. My family is falling apart and I'm supposed to be the strong one. I'm not sure if I can do what's needed.
Neuroblastoma
Hi, I just joined because after 53 years of thinking I had retinblastoma, I just found old medical records that say I was diagnosised with Neuroblastoma at age 2. I was seen by doctors such as Dr. Dana, Dr. Farber, Dr. Wang, Dr. Byron Lingeman all of Mass General in Boston and I was in the Jimmy Fund Building which is now…
Total colon removal but no cancer
I am writing here because I can't seem to find another board to discuss my situation. I first off will say, I do NOT have colon cancer or any other cancer. Praises. My colon doesn't work. And has never worked. I've been dealing with laxatives since I was 21. I'm now 43. So I can't go to the bathroom at all, unless I use…
Have you ever blown your cool with the loved one with cancer?
My wife is on hospice care, but still has a clear mind. Today, her parent's came over to help her bathe (the mom did that) and my wife went down for a nap. I took off for a bit, needing to get out of the house. When I returned, my wife waved me off, upset that I wasn't at home when she awoke from her nap. She has the…
Very little family help
My mom started out with lung cancer (Oct 2011), chemo has now quit working and it is bigger than before and spread to her liver. I am my moms only child, I have a half-brother who is here when he can be since he lives out of state, and my half-sister... well, we don't talk. My husband and I have 4 kids, 12 and under. My…
Having trouble coping with my dad's liver cancer diagnosis. Sadness is overwhelming..
My dad is 62 years old and recently diagnosed with liver cancer. I am 34 years old and my dad is the best father I could ask for. I don't know how to process this... eventually I will not be able to pick up the phone and talk to him or see him on holidays. I have no kids yet and so they will never know him and I feel…
Gall bladder cancer
Hi... My dad has been diagnosed with metastic cancer of the gall bladder and today at his consult appt., he was given, at best, 11 months to live. I'm looking for anyone who may have been through this before. I'm at a loss and not sure what to expect.
marriage problem
when you are afraid of going back home because you don't know when she will drop another bomb on you, is it the time to end the marriage? I understand having cancer is hard on everyone in the family. But if for no reason, your wife probably will drop another bomb and hurt you again deeply, do you think its time to move on…
oh no the dreaded family reunion
I received an invite to a family get together.. you know the one, aunts, uncles, cousins, the whole sbe-bang..actually it's a 50th anniv party for an aunt and uncle...anyhow,before I even opened the invite I was filled with a sense of dread.... nothing against my relatives.. but the thought of going and my mom not being…
My life change all of the sudden
I am 39 years old, and i have a 6 years old daughter, i was being married for 7 years. On May 23rd I went to the ER for a stomach pain and they told me I had a tumor in my colon and it was cancer, I stayed at the hospital for 10 days my mom came from Mexico, to help me out. I went home on Jun and it was really hard, to get…
Ovarian Cancer/ Hysterectomy/ never being able to have children
Feeling like crap when everyone around you has children friends and family! No one understands me and how painful it is that Cancer closed the door on me being able to have children.. Stage3 Ovarian Cancer and full hysterectomy and both my boyfriend and I don't have children.. I was told about 6 months ago I have cancer…
My insecurity
Has anyone delt with feeling insecure? I'm new to this site and have been in remission from large B cell non-hodgkins lymphoma for one and a half years. I'm doing really well health wise, but seem to have issues emotionally on occasion. I haven't been in support groups and feel that is a mistake. Most of my emotional…
Chemobrain
More and more is being written about Chemobrain and the impact on the patient. Please share your experiences with this side effects. The reactions and treatments with Physicians and Insurance companies. How family and friends treat you when you try to explain.
vulvar cancer need help
My grandmother has vulvar cancer, and tried a lot of the treatments other than surgery. So far nothing really changed, and she's dealing with a lot of pain. She's at stage 3 of this cancer. I wanted to see if anyone knows support groups in NY area for people dealing with this cancer. Or any survivors of this cancer for her…
Just want to know that I'm not crazy!
I'm 25 years old and have been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I was diagnosed May 2011 and went through chemo and radiation all last year. I have been in remission until the beginning of August of this year. I just found out my cancer has come back and I will need to go througcomh more chemo pretty soon. My mother died…
Prayer for Pam Schone
I would like to ask everyone even those who do not know Pam Schone to pray for her and her family. Pam was the director of the retail store that i work at in Springfield, IL. This year she found out that she had cancer and her health has rapidly decreased. Pam is in hospice now. We miss her very much and pray that she will…

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