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I lost my husband June 30, 2008.
I lost my husband to throat cancer on June 30, 2008. We had celebrated our 21st anniversary on June 6. One of his oncology nurses suggested I get involved with other families and share things learned. I don't know where to begin. When he was diagnosed we found out that running to the drug store for supplies wasn't in the…
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Feels like yesterday
I lot my girlfriend nearly 2 and a half years ago to Ovarian cancer. She lived overseas during our first years of dating and I moved over when they found the second tumor, one they thought to be benign. But was actually somewhat cancerous. She was only 35 at the time. In less than a year and three different types of chemo…
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Mr Sad where are You
Just a little concerned haven't heard from floyd I hope all is well let us know you are ok. your friend michelle
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loss of the love of my life
After an almost three year battle against colon cancer, I lost my wife Martha on March 9,2009. We were married for 12 years (would have been 13 in June) but we were together for 22 years. I didn't know such pain and grief was possible. I knew she wasn't doing well the last two months and she was in much pain. Her death was…
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Recent loss
I am curious to receive feedback about how people are doing after a loss. Mine is recent...a month ago. I feel alone. My kids don't care. I took care of my wife. I want to open a discussion on this. Lou
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Losing my mother and my best friend to cancer
I have read so many posts pertaining to people suffering from cancer. I have even read about people just like me who spent their lives caring for a loved one who had been diagnosed with cancer. I lost my mother three weeks ago. She died of cancer. She fought for so long but eventually her cancer spread from her lung to her…
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My grandfather was a doctor...
Hi, I just wanted to tell my experience. My grandfather died last month on December 23rd of lung and stomach cancer. He was a doctor himself and had diagnosed his own condition in December of 2002. But his dream was to live and die as a doctor and didn't tell us, his family, until the day he checked himself into the…
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its been a month and 2 days since my mom passed away...any of you guys not afraid of what's next in
Hello, im a 24 yr old who just lost my mom from colorectal cancer...she was struggling with severe pain for about 4 months and it hit her really quick...i dont know what to feel but most of the time, i feel normal, then a few times i broke down out of nowhere, like yesterday i was watching this show and they showed…
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NEW CANCER SURVIVOR'S NETWORK!
Hi everybody, my name is Connor. I am a cancer survivor of 5 years. Throughout these past 5 years I have been devoted to helping the cause for a cure. I have participated in the Penn State Dance Marathon, a year-long money raising event for kids with cancer, and other cancer related activities. Now, I am trying to start a…
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he was told today they cannot do anything more help
I need help. My husbands tumors are in the liver he has been through 6 chemos already not one of them worked. Today they told him they cannot do anything now. They told him to get a transplant but he is to risky to do so due to the clots in his portal vein. Wow what can I say the emotions we are dealing with right now are…
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I choose to believe that there is something better after this
I am loosing my dad to cancer, lung cancer to be exact. I am caregiving for him and have told him I will be here for him as long as it takes. I truly believe that it can be cured and I remain optimistic. I won't give up on him. If things should get worse and in fact, he does lose the fight, I truly believe there is a far…
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Today is his birthday
My husband lost his fight with stage IV stomach cancer on July 30, 2009. Today would have been his 39th birthday. He was dx in January and his cancer was very agressive. So although we were prayerful and hopeful, we knew it was a up hill battle. We have 2 young boys, ages 11 and 7. We are doing okay. Just taking it day by…
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I lost my mum two years ago yesterday
Hello all this is my first post on this board and I hope to come back to it. Yesterday was the 2nd year of the passing of my mum from breast cancer. She had hidden her illness from us, but if you believe in God or not, he managed to get her treatment. She was only expected to live a few weeks, but as stubborn as she was…
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Just Lost Her
We just recently lost my mother Barbara to Lung Cancer last Friday. She was 54 years old. We had gotten the news that cancer cells were found in her pleura after being given the clear in June, so however it hit her, it hit her fast. She was sick with an infection as well, so it was a combination of things. We buried her…
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My husband died July 1, 2009
I lost my husband July 1, 2009 to lung cancer. We just found out about it 6 weeks earlier. Our world just turned upside down, it's just now my daughter and I. She is only 9. We are not doing so well. We were not even aware he was that sick.He was doing ok until the last 2 weeks. I wish I had even an extra 5 minutes with…
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I lost my best friend
My husband Steve and I were married for almost 24 years. He died 11 days ago from esophageal/stomach cancer that spread to his liver. We have 5 great kids . four of whom are teenagers and still live at home. It is tough being mom and dad to them , but I also have a lot of support. I am still getting sympathy cards in the…
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he's gone
mt husband always seemed so healthy so when he was dx with cancer it was a shock to both of us . now way too soon he's passed away and i am feeling so alone . yet i am thankful he's not suffering anymore . it had gotten pretty tough for him and it came very suddenly . he simply couldn't take anymore treatment and all the…
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Looking for
Mr Sad,Floyd I hope all things are ok. michelle
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The releif has given way to dispair
I have been read the posts relating to MR_Sad, and while I understand where everybody is coming from I cant seem to get past this dispair. I suppose it is about 6 weeks since my wife Angela died from ovarian Cancer and at the begining I was OK, relieved that see was no longer in pain. Nnow I just feel total desolation and…
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Do ever feel....after losing mom to breast cancer.
greetings. I lost my mom to breast cancer that developed into secondary(liver, lungs, and brain) in august of 2004. I"m 30 years old and feel that i have been dealing with it pretty well, but I've noticed that I tend to obsess on cancer now. Anytime I get even a measley cold I start to have looming thoughts that I too have…
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2 MONTHS TODAY
I miss him so much, it seems to be getting harder crying alot more. sadness lonelyness.,I hope in time it dosn't hurt so much. michelle
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Miss my Dad...
I'm 11 years old my name is Liz and I lost my dad a year ago to lung and stomach cancer. Life now is harder than I thought it be, but I'm just as stuburn as my dad was when it comes to letting pain get to me. Today for some reason is harder than usual, for me things that remind me of him make me sad. Always, Liz
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Another "first"
I lost my best friend and love of my life on June 30, 2008. I have been through the "firsts" - july 4, labor day - we loved to watch the fireworks and cookout; thanksgiving -at our house with him frying turkeys; his birthday; christmas - I did put a tree three weeks before and it did feel good; new year's; my birthday; and…
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Lost without her
I lost my mom on May 5th. I lost her 5 days before mother's day, 6 days before my birthday, and 11 days before my college graduation. My college graduation was the worst- she asked her doctors to just make sure she lived long enough to see it. I feel so guilty that I wasn't here a lot the past four years because I was away…
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Behavioral change before diagnosis
My aunt recently passed away due to complications from ovarian cancer, but a short while before she was diagnosed with it, she had suddenly started drawing the coolest pictures. This from a woman who, in fifty years, had hardly ever picked up a pencil to write, let alone draw. I was wondering if others had noticed…
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Concerned about my dad - He is a caregiver to my stepmom. She is very mean to him.
My stepmom was diagnosed 4 years ago with Pancreatic cancer. She has always been a very strong minded, very opinionated, very strong willed, strong personality woman. I have never liked the way she has treated my dad in the 30 years they have been married. She has always corrected him and raises her voice to him all the…
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My Mom will be gone in a few weeks...HELP!
So in the last week I have been told my mom is dying and it will happen in a few weeks. She had breast cancer 7 years ago, became cancer free, then two years ago it was discovered that she had two lesions on her left rib cage. It was controlled with chemo up until about a few weeks ago when it was discoverd there were…
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Lost my mom to ovarian cancer
Hi all! I have been thinking about writing a post for a while, but I don't know why I didn't have the courage to do so until today. I lost my mom to ovarian cancer last august. She is my best friend, rock, and the most amazing woman. I find joy in thinking about her kindness, and the way she loved the world for all it is.…
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Sadness and Lonlyness
How are you suppose to get past these terrible feeelings. My days are filled with so much Hurt and pain, I am finding it very difficult to get on with living. I feel such hate for everything. I have lost all the drive I have to do anything these days. The house is a mess, the laundry needs to be done, Don't really care.…
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My Mom is no longer here
My Mom passed away on Jan. 7th, 2004 from Ovarian Cancer. I've been grieving for months now and I need to find a way to make this tragedy into something positive or I feel like I'm going to wither away. Does anyone have any good ideas to raise awareness of OVC? September is ovarian cancer awareness month, but I'd like to…