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    • User: "punkbohemian"

      no support groups in my area?

      (Very) long story short, I was diagnosed and treated for a neuroblastoma about 2 1/2 years ago. I suppose that I am having a delayed reaction to some of the psychological effects of a cancer experienc…
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      Started by punkbohemian
      Most recent by hosslady
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    • User: "prlatina"

      in remission from lymphoma

      i have been in remission now for a month,, just hearing that word was so relieving,, but as i read on I start to find that i have to try to live my life again,, but it has been very challenging my hus…
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      Started by prlatina
      Most recent by TereB
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    • User: "bonn1"

      The Emotional Myth ????

      It seems that the popular idea is that men just can't seem to give the "emotional" support that is necessary when their partners are diagnosed with cancer....and from recent personal experience, this …
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      Started by bonn1
      Most recent by terato
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    • User: "poljea"

      husband is dying

      I have dedicated a web page to my husband, Gary Poland, My Prince! It is; http://home.comcast.net/~poljea On April 28, 2008 My sweet, kind, loving, handsome, compassionate husband has been diagnosed w…
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      1 comments
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      Started by poljea
      Most recent by terato
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    • User: "lori80"

      Support for my husband

      My husband was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 15. He is almost 28 and has been in remission for over 10 years. When we first met, he talked about getting married and having children. But as he ha…
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      4 comments
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      Started by lori80
      Most recent by TereB
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    • User: "how2help"

      what helped most

      My brother is looking at stage 3-4 colon cancer diagnosis after surgery this week, I woudl appreciate knowing stories of what were the most emotionally supportive experiences for people so i can keep …
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      Started by how2help
      Most recent by terato
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    • User: "justashley"

      need to vent

      It is sooooo hard to complain I have truely been blessed. I went in to surgery to remove what we thought was a fiboris tumor in my lower left lung, this was after 7 xrays 3 ct scans 2 biopsys 1 colaps…
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      Started by justashley
      Most recent by terato
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    • User: "shanda1127"

      Hospitalized 19 weeks

      My husband has colon cancer that has metastisized to his peritineum and liver. He has been hospitalized since January 19, 2008(that's nineteen weeks). He has a small bowel blockage that is coming from…
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      7 comments
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      Started by shanda1127
      Most recent by jeanette7
      Emotional Support
    • User: "maureengirl"

      emontions

      there are some days where i wakeup and say to myself . doese anyone care about me or who i am and how i feel and there are some days where i can put my fist throught the wall i get so mad. and other t…
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      5 comments
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      Started by maureengirl
      Most recent by TweetyGirl
      Emotional Support
    • User: "jlclmn"

      Hospital Didn't Provide Support Resources

      Yesterday I learned that a dear high school friend had been diagnosed with uterine and ovarian cancer. I'm very worried about her. One of the most troubling things I learned was that the hospital did …
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      4 comments
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      Started by jlclmn
      Most recent by TweetyGirl
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    • User: "anniec"

      vulnerable?

      When do we stop feeling so vulnerable, I feel I can't believe my intuition anymore. It's like the rug has been pulled from under my feet. I had kidney cancer surgery 11 weeks ago. My nerves are gettin…
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      5 comments
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      Started by anniec
      Most recent by Anneo779
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    • User: "stargazing1"

      I can't control my anger ;(

      Hi friends, God bless you all and I'm praying for all of us to have a quick and full recovery!!! I'm having a problem with anger and I don't know what to do. I got leukemia last year, in my senior yea…
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      5 comments
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      Started by stargazing1
      Most recent by stargazing1
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    • User: "JMS75"

      Love of my life diagnosed terminal

      About 6 months ago I found my true love and soulmate. The most beautiful woman in every way I could ever meet. We have so much in common. We met over our parents. She lost her dad to cancer 3 years ag…
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      6 comments
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      Started by JMS75
      Most recent by Madre
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    • User: "amber44"

      medical profession

      I wrote a message in here awhile ago, and you were all so kind to reply with such support, and concern. Now, I am writing about another issue that has happened to me lately. It may seem unreal, and if…
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      7 comments
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      Started by amber44
      Most recent by amber44
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    • User: "janinemah"

      Cant Seem to come to terms...

      I lost my mom June 7th 2007 almost 8 months ago. I go to bed thinking about her and not believing it happened. fun how even though she fought Brain cancer for 17 months nad I was there every step of t…
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      10 comments
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      Started by janinemah
      Most recent by janinemah
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    • User: "uotterno"

      I need some advice, please.

      My step mother was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in Feb this year. She had surgery and just started chemo on 03/31/2008. She has always been the type to keep moving. She is a workaholic, even …
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      7 comments
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      Started by uotterno
      Most recent by uotterno
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    • User: "Goodkind"

      Nursing Home Abuse

      I need suggestions if anyone has any. My dad is in a nursing home because he is slowly passing from a brain tumor. He has been there 3 1/2 months. The first month everything was good. After that I sta…
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      4 comments
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      Started by Goodkind
      Most recent by survivor51
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    • User: "deitzer"

      balance support & life

      Hello all, I have read numerous chats and have not found one that helps with balancing supporting your loved one with cancer at the same time keeping up with your life. My mother-in-law (whom I am ver…
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      7 comments
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      Started by deitzer
      Most recent by kasey52
      Emotional Support
    • User: "RubiesLucky1"

      Have No Idea What I am Feeling

      I am a new CSN member and never ever thought I would be on a website expressing my thoughts about my personal life. However, I feel confused, angry and all I know is writing seems to help me feel bett…
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      9 comments
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      Started by RubiesLucky1
      Most recent by RubiesLuckyOne
      Emotional Support
    • User: "babs49242"

      breast chat....

      We get reminders....as follows: " Hello Ladies! Just wanted to let everyone know that we will have our chat time this week again on Tuesday night. :-) Just a reminder, it is at 6PT, 7MT, 8CT, & 9ET. H…
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      Started by babs49242
      Emotional Support
    • User: "lucyrose2"

      intimacy

      Does anyone ever get the feeling that while you are closer in a lot of new ways, that the intimate part of your life is completely gone? I feel like a leper.
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      4 comments
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      Started by lucyrose2
      Most recent by terato
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    • User: "csekiguchi"

      social worker/therapist who is a stomach cancer survivor?

      I'm looking for support for my mother, who feels ONLY someone who had stomach cancer will understand how she is feeling. Is there anyone out there, or do you have any leads for where to find someone??…
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      1 comments
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      Started by csekiguchi
      Most recent by soccerfreaks
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    • User: "itrustgod"

      hello

      hi everyone... just didn't know who to talk to anymore... mom's been in the hospital due to a staph infection for a week now. the infection has been kept at bay with antibiotics, but because she had d…
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      7 comments
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      Started by itrustgod
      Most recent by TereB
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    • User: "Ohiogirl"

      taxotere

      i am a stage3 ovarian ca survivor who is starting chemo for the second time..this time instead of taxol i am getting taxotere and carboplatin..besides having continuous gastric problems that meds do n…
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      4 comments
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      Started by Ohiogirl
      Most recent by chenheart
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    • User: "Sloaner3"

      Doctors said Hospice.. family in denial

      My mother is presently in the ICU. Today, the doctors arranged the 'family meeting'. Up until this point, we've watched her condition decline and she's come 'in and out' of being present mentally with…
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      2 comments
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      Started by Sloaner3
      Most recent by davidsonxx
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    • User: "kitty46"

      double mastectomy reconstruction on hold

      My original surgery was Mar 12. Expanders were placed. After 2 infections and 3 more surgeries to correct problems I had expanders removed July 30th. I now look like a "sharpee" and am depressed. I fe…
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      2 comments
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      Started by kitty46
      Most recent by davidsonxx
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    • User: "purpleglitter"

      New to CSN and really need to connect

      Please, anyone out there that has been dealing with or has dealt with Thyroid Cancer please write me. I am new to this site and want to connect in some way to someone to talk with.
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      4 comments
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      Started by purpleglitter
      Most recent by terivelvet
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    • User: "emmom"

      In a Daze

      Hi, My grandfather, who is 90, recently was not feeling well-initially had surgery for his gall bladder but didnt feel good afterwards...anyway, turned out it was a bowel obstruction and when they did…
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      1 comments
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      Started by emmom
      Most recent by helpmefindhope
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    • User: "briamber"

      Newly diagnosed daddy.

      My dad was diagnosed with Colon Cancer two weeks ago. A couple days later we learned its stage IV into his bloodstream and into his liver and stomach. They tried putting a stent in to open up the colo…
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      5 comments
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      Started by briamber
      Most recent by terato
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    • User: "melissa77"

      Fiance dealing with cancer survivors family!

      My 31yr old fiance was diagnosed with a grade III anaplastic astrocytoma in Feb 06. Ever since then his parents have seemed to baby him every step of the way. In some ways it has hindered his recovery…
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      2 comments
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      Started by melissa77
      Most recent by TereB
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