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My Darling Husband died yesterday morning.He was 57 and we had been married nearly 35 years .i had been his full time carer for two years He was born with a lung disease which in later years turned into respiratory and heart failure.I know im only a day and a ....
kazzy65 1 year ago
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Hi, I hope you don't mind I'm not sure if I've come on to the right place for advice but I am desperately worried my best friend .She lost her mum 18 mounts ago very quickly to cancer (within 3 mounths) Since then she has been very strong and been ....
Mccj1404 1 year ago
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I wrote a blog about her, a tribute to her bravery. Others may find it useful or just enjoy reading it. Please see link below:https://lightlytackedtotheearth.wordpress.com/2019/04/24/my-best-friend-died/Thank you for taking the time to read this.Suzi ....
suzisoo 1 year ago
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hello all - new to the forum but all to familiar with the scourge of cancer. My mother died 7 years ago of lung cancer having been a smoker since she was 12. She died at 71 and from initial diagnosis to dying was a mere 12 weeks. Within 3 ....
kittyirvine 1 year ago
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My Mum has spinal cord cancer and has been in hospital confined to a bed for the last 10weeks as her legs gave way, and She can no longer walk. She has been moved between 3 hospitals and each time she has been moved each journey had been distressing and ....
Nicci1969 1 year ago
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My sister in law was just diagnosed with MND three days ago. My husband is bereft and I cannot find words of comfort. I feel like we're grieving already because all we've read indicates more and more pain and sadness to come. How have other families coped? ....
Scotconfused 1 year ago
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Hi , My husband died in August last year , he was 48 . Most of the time , I cope well , but I want to talk to someone . ....
fionajane1970 1 year ago
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My father has recent diagnosis of small cell lung cancer which is also in lymph nodes. We have oncology appointment tomorrow to discuss chemo but he is really confused and aggitated. Has anyone experienced severe confusion from cancer and how do you deal with it. My mum is in her ....
Cdk1204 1 year ago
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My friend has gone for chemotherapy in treating cervical cancer, now is discharged from hospital. She is so weak, she cannot walk! How can we help her? She looks depressed and hopeless. ....
Maab 1 year ago
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Hi. My elder sister has terminal lung cancer. It's been a rollercoaster over last 12 months. She had most of one lung removed then had a serious chest infection. She's now on immunotherapy but 4 weeks ago suffered a heart attack as well. Since then she's on so many meds ....
Cazdaz 1 year ago
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