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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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Hi just joined this site. I care for my husband who is now on palliative care. He is still very active most days apart from the tiredness he carries on and we go out for lunch just to get him out of the house. He has been diagnosed for two ....
Santel 1 year ago
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Hi, I am Weave and I lost my partner and soulmate of 40 years in May of last year and have not come to terms with it really. I am surrounded with great friends and also Mary's family but I get waves of being incredibly lonely. Totally empty. I know ....
Weave 1 year ago
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Currently going through end of life phase with my grandmother and struggling so much today emotionally ....
Hah2801 1 year ago
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