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help
Like I said before i live with my mother-law who has lung cancer, and I have 3 daughters and my husband is a road driver, I have no one to talk to about how hard this is, or how to deal with cancer this is my first please help me on this one, I need one to talke too. juanita
she would have been 32...
today would have been my sister julie's 32nd birthday...she died 1 year, 1 month, 3 weeks, and 2 days ago...of cervical cancer which spread to her liver. I've counted down every single day since she died...and I made good progress all day today and I finally just broke down...I miss her so much...she was my idol and I miss…
My mother was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Hey everyone. I just had to get a few things off my chest. I'm really scared. I'm 21 years old and about 4 days ago my mother was diagnosed with a late stage of lung cancer. The tumor is so big that it is blocking her airway. She is having trouble breathing and is also retaining liquid in her face among other places. She…
What To Do??
It is a long story, but I will try to cut it short. My husband's father, whom he absolutely adores and is his mentor in life was just diagnosed 2 days ago with Acute Leukemia. He is from a family of 6 children and they all ran to his aid to give support and love. At this point we know nothing. My husband and I have been…
feeling alone and needing support
I was diagnosed with carcinoid tumor of small bowel 6 yrs ago and am going through a recurrance since 12/01. Since my first diagnosis most of my family have not been to supportive and I have felt alone in this world because of it. The actions of some of my family members caused my husband to leave and we have been…
It may be back
I am 29 years old, I was diagnosised with breast cancer last year. I had a mastectomy and 8 rounds of chemo. Finally, I thought it was all over. Thought I could have my life back with my husband, 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son. Well, I found another lump, on the same side as the mastectomy. Therefore, the nightmare…
what to do?
I am 20 years old and haved lived with my grandparents my whole life. About 7 months ago I found out my Grandfather has prostate cancer. The problem is that it has spread to his bladder and all over his bones. They gave him a year to live. Somtimes I don't know how to support him. I don't know how to act or what to say. He…
Looking for advice?
I am thinking of moving back home to help my mom out while she goes through radiation. Have mixed emotions for various reasons mainly concerning my marriage to my hubby. I am a mother of 3 children. Feeling torn and sad-
Liver, bone and now brain cancer
My dear mother has the whole thing. (here's a little background information: I live 1200 miles from my mom and the rest of my family) (Oh, she had two years of remission from breast cancer too.) Last Christmas she had a talk with the family about her new diagnosis. At that time she told everybody she had six months to…
Post Treatment Adjustments
I'd be very interested in hearing about how people have returned to "normal" after treatments are over. I find I am in a mine field of emotions and don't know how to be me anymore.
Memory, Concentration Problems and Depression
I am trying to regain my strength after breast cancer by working out. How can I stay motivated when I get so tired and hurt in so many places? I ended up with both rheumatoid and osteo-arthritis and a difficult intestinal problem after surgery and chemotherapy. I used to manage depression and actually get rid of it by…
more emotional than ever in life
I was diagnosed with lung cancer,it had also moved into my lymph glands last may of 99. I was treated with chemotherapy and radiation. In November of 99 my tumor was gone. I was totally thrilled but now I feel like a totally different person. Along with the normal side effects, I find myself crying over things I never…
saddness
It has been almost three years since my cancer treatment, the cancer is still gone but the physical scaring in my throat has left it very difficult to eat and I feel broken so that I am sad and alone and do not know how to change these things. I have son at home with me, but my wife died five years ago from a complication…
Having trouble with Chemo
I'm just having a rough time with my chemo. not so much the treatment , but the side effects, the hair loss is really rough and I'm a big mess every day, I know it was going to happen and that lots of people have gonr through it but I'm not dealing with this well at all. any suggestions? TeresaP
SCARED
I am a cancer survivor having had Hodgkin's disease in 1974, losing my spleen, going through radiation treatments and being sick all the time, and dealing with long-term complications of the treatment. Recently, I developed swelling of my arm and hand with pain in my upper left chest. I am currently going through test to…
Trying to Cope
My brother died of leukemia in June of this year. We were not expecting it for he was responding so well to all treatment. He was so excited about getting better, he wanted so much to help others with cancer. I can't help but feel sad and disappointed in myself. I feel I didn't do enough for him. I tried to pretend nothing…
Talking to my 2 1/2 year old about Granddaddy's disease
Howdy: My father is dying of metastasized melanoma, and has several visible tumors. My family and I are going to visit soon, and I need help explaining things to my daughter, Carla, who is 2 1/2 and loves her Granddaddy. I've explained that Granddaddy is very sick and that he has big boo-boos, but not to worry, he cannot…
Having trouble with Chemo
I'm just having a rough time with my chemo. not so much the treatment , but the side effects, the hair loss is really rough and I'm a big mess every day, I know it was going to happen and that lots of people have gonr through it but I'm not dealing with this well at all. any suggestions? TeresaP
Newly diagnosed
I'm a nurse 52,just diagnosed this wek with Lymphoma will be staged next week.
my grandmother is dieing
my grandmother have breast cancer that has spread to her lungs and brain.i am watching her literally waste away.she is the last grandparent i have left.she is like a mother to me.we are so close and it is tearing me apart to see her dieing.she lives in virginia and i live in new jersey and i see her a least twice a month.i…
how to help husband deal w/ his mom's cancer? I need advice
my mother in law and friend won't tell us her prognosis, is missng appointments etc. She survived the brain tumor surgery like a champ, very open and honest about things then, and thru radiation and chemo on lung. Now she won't tell us anything and has not seen a doctor in months. Tells my husband that it's none of his…
Request: Writing a story on the importance of this Web site
Hello-- I am a journalist writing a story about this incredible Web site. If any of its members are willing to talk to me off-list about the significance of this online community to them, please email me at soverby@cxo.com. Thank you.
Documentary
Production company in Fort Worth, TX. is looking for cancer survivors to participate in documentary. Share your experiences and help others on the road to recovery and survival. We are searching for survivors in the North Texas area to tape but anyone, anywhere willing to share a photograph or story are encouraged to…
feeling alone
my family thinks i am fine after three surgeries in eighteen months although i am still having problems
Loving Support
This is my first time on this site. My husband was told last June that he had colon cancer. They did surgery in Sept, he started Chomo and then they found that he had a spot on his liver. Dec 7th, they were to take out 3/4 of his liver but found that he had not 1 but 2 spots of cancer, 1 on each side of his liver. The only…
Need a Friend!
Hi! I just found out that my stepfather was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer that has metastisized to the liver. I am having a hard time dealing with the emotions that go along with this. I am not necessarily close to my stepfather, but it is very difficult to see my mom in this state. I also have a difficult time…
step-daughter's mom's cancer is back. Need help!
My husband's ex-wife was diagnosed with rectal cancer in Sept. 2000. She is now experiencing a recurrence and it is in her lung and lymph nodes now. His daughter lives with us in another state. She is 8 years old. The prognosis isn't good. How do we tell his daughter and how much should we tell her? Any suggestions would…
Does anyone know about septic shock?
My grandmother just died of septic shock from chemotherapy. I was wondering if anyone had ever heard of this or knew of anyone else who had experienced it. I feel alone and just wanted to see if anyone knew about it. Thanks Shawna
Does anyone know about septic shock?
My grandmother just died of septic shock from chemotherapy. I was wondering if anyone had ever heard of this or knew of anyone else who had experienced it. I feel alone and just wanted to see if anyone knew about it. Thanks Shawna
new member
i am a new member to this site. i am the caregiver to my mother, who has just had surgery to remove vulvar cancer. she is now being sent for mri of pelvic for continuing pain, searching for metases or nodules. i am an only child & my mother is a very difficult person to be with. she does not take meds as she should &…

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