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Last post Thoughts on caring for my mum at home with 4 year old in the house
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Reaching out
HiI'm new to carer's corner and just having a bad start to the day. My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and secondary brain metastases in December 2018. He's had chemo/immuno therapy for the last 13 months but the illness is progressing and in December last was given ....
lizziebee 2 years ago
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Feeling alone
New to all this and really struggling to cope... I feel like I'm dying inside never any time its like something is round my neck and I can't get air. ....
10032001 2 years ago
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Struggling to cope
My mother inlaw is about to pass away and i just dont no what to do and how to copeHas anyone else been through this.I havent stopped crying since monday and its really taking its toll on my husband and father inlaw.It bascially has been us all the way.liz ....
lizzie1975 3 years ago
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Lost
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Sharbar 3 years ago
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Information..
Hi, I think I am going mad, my partner told me she had been diganosed with Terminal Lung cancer, 18 months ago but “due to depression” dose not want me to come to any of her appointments.. Iv never seen any Drs letters Never seen any medication.. How do I ....
Zaney 3 years ago
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Glioblastoma
Hi, my hubby has been diagnosed with a glioblastoma in January. It has come as a total shock as he was a hands on active man. He is a shadow of his former self & although I try to be upbeat & positive as far as possible, it is a ....
Joli 4 years ago
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Supporting my child
Hi, new on here and looking for some guidance please. We recently lost my father in law unexpectedly after a short period of time. We now know my mother in law has terminal lung cancer with not long to live. My 10 year old daughter is extremely close to her ....
Debs01 4 years ago
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Scared
I am caring for my partner who has been diagnosed with stage 3 terminal cancer. He is about half way through his 4th chemo and in such a lot of pain despite being given as much pain relief as he can manage. He has just had a scan to see ....
Skrtsmiller 4 years ago
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Dilemma- ruin own lives to help relative?
My wife's mother has just been diagnosed with cancer (lung, brain) and has been given 6-9 months to live. She lives overseas in a poor country with her husband, where they have to pay for any medical fees (no free NHS there).My wife lives here with me in England. She ....
BobF 4 years ago
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Dad
My dad has been diagnosed with lung cancer that has metastasized to his bones! Can’t seem to get an answer of where this is going and any prognosis?? ....
Lous 4 years ago
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