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Emotional Support

Cheer up!
My dad has been being treated for Stage IV renal cell (kidney) cancer. Dx 4/2008. It has spread to the liver and lungs and his left femur. Of course I can not relate to his diagnosis, but I do understand the severity of the situation. That said, we have been blessed so far. The dr (UPMC Hillman Cancer Center) was able to…
Being all that I can be
I am new to this site, but enjoying reading the discussions in various areas and even more so enjoying responding. Which is probably a bad thing. But here's the deal: I had a 15-hour surgery for neck and tongue cancer back in October of '05. That was, of course, followed by chemo and lots of radiation. And I am still here.…
So Much Anxiety!!
No official DX, but I had MRI on lump above my ankle. MRI Dr. said in report "favors Benign" in his opinion, but suggested orthopaedic surgeon, only to have HIM send me to an orthopaedic ONCOLOGIST! I am freaking!! I just lost my Mom to mestastic breast cancer in Oct 07, AND I WAS HER CAREGIVER!!! I KNOW WHAT HAPPENS!!…
I am so scared
My grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer yesterday. The PET scan shows there may also be cancer in her colon. The doctor told her the lung cancer is the type that responds well to chemo. It is small celled, which I have heard is a godo thing. The tumor is about the size of a lemon. She visits with her oncologist…
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 experience, so I thought that I would look into some local support groups. I looked through the ACS site for groups in my area, but…
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 husband and children dont see the nights I cry myself to sleep so scared that this will come back,,I know I know that i have to…
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 tends to be true. My daughter was diagnosed with leukemia in December 2007, went through initial Induction treatment in an…
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 with cancer. He has been given 3-6 months to live. I need to do this website for me and Gary. I started out doing this…
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 has gotten older, it seems like he is more and more affected by his childhood cancer. He constantly lives with the fear that…
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 them in mind as I try my best to be supportive. I don't think I need the "don'ts", I am really lookign to compile my own…
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 colapsed lung - that all came back as inconculsive. Mind you the original complaint to the doc was a bad cold coughing up small…
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 the tumors that are scattered throughout his abdomen. He has had an NG tube in place since January 19th. He was able to go…
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 time i dont feel like myself and ant to talk to someone about this illness i have and today is one of those days i want to…
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 not provide any resources to her when she was discharged. No support groups were suggested and when she told one of her…
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 getting better though, I feel like I've been going through post dramatic shock disorder! Best wishes Anniec
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 year of college, and had to drop out of school temporarily. I had lung problems before the leukemia and the chemo treatment…
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 ago and I lost both of my parents by 28. She had beat cervical cancer at the age of 22. 5 months ago she was diagnosed with…
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 it did not happen to me, I might doubt it too. Last April, I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I had a third of my lung…
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 the way I still feel like it did not happen. I hate this. We were SO close, I mean we lived next door to each other for 18…
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 though she is retired, she was always doing something. I know this is very scary and depressing, but my dad feels like she…
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 started to notice that his room was not getting cleaned and I would find old urine on the floor.He would have the same clothes…
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 very close with) was diagnosed with a very rare form of nerve cancer back in July. They did surgery and removed the tumor and…
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 better. My mother was diasgnosed with kidney cancer in February 2007. Afther surgery and using medicine she seemed to get…
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. Hope to see everyone there! Dana " Please give us a try.Our boards are great too!
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.
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???? Thanks ahead of time!
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 diarrhea for a long time (side effect of radiation), she's being kept longer to restore a lot of lost body fluids... now…
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 not help i find myself very lethargic and tired all the time..is this common with this particular drug..i also take effexor…
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 us. My mom has been unable to move now for over a month due to a myriad of complications and conditions which will…
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 feel marked more then ever and need to return to work after drains are removed Monday. My fiance is having some kind of mid…

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