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I am here to help
Hi everyone, Cancer has effected my life in many ways through out the years. I try to come on here as often as possible to see if I can help anyone answer questions or be there for support. I have had to do my own cancer research for years and battle with doctors. All the things that come with trying to help someone fight…
Childhood Cancer, coming to terms with it at 24, help?
Hey all, I have always religiously avoided these things, but I think that's part of the problem and why I'm here. I need to know if anything of this stuff sounds familiar because I realize it's starting to hamstring my life a bit. Background: Army officer, 24, from New York. Had ALL as a kid around 3, went into remission…
Desperate for a friend
Hello I am writing here because I have no one that I can talk to. My husband of twenty five very fine years has stage four prostate cancer and is about to have his sixth and last chemo treatment. We have been fighting this cancer for ten years now, and I'm losing my strength. Tonight we tried to go out, to have a break,…
I'm 18 and I just lost my mom
My mom was diagnosed with Stage Four mestastic breast cancer three and a half years ago. The cancer has spread to the bone. Unfortunately, my mom had rarely gone to the doctor for many years. Looking back, I wish I would have insisted on her getting check ups. Anyways, my mom had a wonderful outlook and was extremely…
10 ways I got through cancer treatment, how about you?
1. Be Grateful. Treatment comes with lots of dependencies. You have many people who will be doing things to you and for you. Show your gratitude by thanking them, complimenting them when they go out of their way for you or just on something that brings you joy about them. If you’re genuine about your thanks, this will help…
Depression
I dont know what to do. I had limphoma last year, my last chemo was in November 2014 and December 2014 they told me I´m clean. I changed a loot since then. I moved to another place because I was not happy where I lived before. I live now in a place where I can do my sport but somehow... I feel like i compleatly lost…
feeling guilty
6 months to live?
Wasnt sure which was the right catagory for this. I am an emotional mess as i am a very emotional person anyways who doesnt handle things well. For that reason i wont get into detail unless needed. I just had a question/opinion. I have never had a close family member have cancer so theres a lot i dont know. Well to get to…
PTSD in Cancer Survivors (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Just wondering if I can get input from survivors and their significant others regarding the idea that some survivors might well be diagnosed with PTSD from any traumatic aspects of dealing with diagnosis, treatments, specific situations dealing with cancer (i.e. marital breakdowns, loss of friends etc, income?)? I have…
Diagnosed at 25
Hi, my name is jennifer and I am a 25 yr old legislative advisor for the PR Senate and part-time law student for whom the thought of having breast cancer was a distant one despite a very strong family history. I was diagnosed on July 24th and am having a partial mastectomy on August 5th and radiation to treat a ductal…
Fear of the unknown
Hi all, my mum is now facing her third surgery to remove secondary brain tumours. She is terrified of dying - how it will happen, what is on the other side etc. Anyone have any suggestions on how to help her face this possibility and try to come to terms with it? Thank you
dont know how to deal with this. my dad just told me he has lung cancer that traved from his colon t
Im New and reaching out. the man who i call my father and has always been there for me all of my life when my real parents were well i guess dead beats took me in a raised me as one of his own just told me that they didnt get all of the cancer out of his colon when they took the right side of his colon out july of 2015,…
Are there any runners?
i am a marathoner. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Are there any other runners who are running through treatment? I know that I will be down and out until I recover from radical hysterectomy. I feel fine, but have a stint in my uterer that prevents strenuous activity.
How do you tell people you have cancer?
I was recently diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer, adenocarcinoma to be specific. I am 55 and a non-smoker, previously in good health, so this has naturally been quite a shock to me. There is a nodule in the left lung, about 2.5cm, confirmed by CT and PT scans. I also had fluid drained from the pleura and malignancy was…
Lost my mother to cancer
Im not sure if anyone is going to read this post but I am feeling so lost that maybe even if no one is there, I will feel better. This is the second christmas my mom has been gone. Like so many other people in the world who have lost their mom's, I feel so lost a year and a half later. I thought maybe I would feel better…
When does the worry go away
My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in 10/2013. This past July she finally finished treatment with a very good prognosis. I know that God has blessed us with wonderful Dr.'s and nurses not to mention his healing touch, but when does the worry go away? I constantly worry that it may come back. I don't talk to my wife…
I don't know what to do
Ok I am kinda confused here my girlfriend said to me yesterday that someone very close to her has cancer and I just really want to help her through this time but I don't know we're to start we lie very close and see each other allot and so far I have told her that if she ever needed someone to talk to she could talk to me.…
Cancer cannot Steal Our Memories
Cancer cannot Steal Our Memories At first we think memories are born within our minds But when those tears begin to run on down our face We feel the tenderness within our hearts and recall another time A time where innocence hugged the horizon always falling in place Cancer cannot steal our memories as each heartbeat…
I'm only 26 & I lost my mom.
My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at 26 years old, I was only 2 -- she was then cured and cancer free for a little over 25 years... Last year the cancer came back and spread everywhere... it didn't get really bad though until the last 3-4 months, in that last year I was pregnant, developed severe eclampsia delivered…
uncaring pharmacists
Had another unpleasant experience at pharmacy trying to refill my pain medicaion prescription. Because my doctor had increased my dosage my supply ran out quicker. The pharmacist rudely said he would not refill my scrip unless i got note from doctor. Came back with note he still refused said i should have 8 pills left.…
Ringing of the bell after completion of radiation treatment
I am looking for information on the tradition many hospitals and other cancer centers have in place whereby, upon completion of radiation treatment, a bell is rung to signify successful copletion of a major step in the treatment process. I want to use this for an article. I just completed radiation today and was hoping to…
Overbearing family during treatment
My husband was recently diagnosed with lymphoma at the age of 25. We have only been married for 6 months, and I am completely devastated. He is an only child and his parents are very overbearing and ignorant when it comes to his treatment and care. He had his first chemo last week and has been super sick. He can drink…
When to tell Others that I have Cancer
Last week during a CT scan for abdominal pain, Doctor found that I have 9.5 cm x 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm mass on my right kidney. I have first appointment with urologist tomorrow to assess extent of spread and discuss potential next steps. Right now, only my wife knows that I have cancer. I am wondering when to tell others that I…
A little encouragement
From one of my favorite songs, a thought that helps me on bad days...."If only tears were laughter. If only night were day. If only prayers were answered, then we would hear God say: "No matter what they tell you. No matter what they do. No matter what they teach you. What you beleive is true. And I will keep you safe and…
Scared and depressed
I'm 41 and been diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer that spread into my spine and liver. I've already been threw 23 radiation treatments and I'm getting ready for my 4th chemo treatment. I've lost my hair, and these treatments have put me into menopause. Like hot flashes isn't enough to deal with. I've been married for…
I don't want him there!
I've recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Its been a series of emotions. From absolute shock to just being plan sick of deal with this. I feel like my life is paused but I'm ok overall, I think. I'm new here but I need advice about something that's bothering me. My husband, whom I love is driving me crazy. He…
When the emotional bottom falls out
Hi all, I am new here and just wanted to post what I am going though to see if there are others out there who can relate and connect. I was diagnosed with jaw cancer in February of 2013 and had surgery and radiation shortly after that. I lost the lower left side of my jaw. About 9 months ago I got the good news that the…
Financial help
After watching my mom with her battle with cancer and how we struggled financially it's become my mission to start fundraisers for those who desperately ned help. Anyone interested please contact me.this money goes to the people, not the research foundations.
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Advice on wife's depression, PLEASE READ
Thank you for taking a moment to read this. My wife and I are in serious need of help! 19 months ago she was diagnosed with breast cancer, at the age of 27! Since that time, she endured chemo, a bi-lateral mastecomy, radiation, infection in one of her expanders (Which led to more surgeries). During all of this, she flew…

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