# Latest **URL:** https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/latest.md [Latest](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/categories.md) --- ## [Still struggling after almost a year.](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/still-struggling-after-almost-a-year/2256)
**Author:** [@Pogs](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Pogs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2026 20:34 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/still-struggling-after-almost-a-year/2256 "2026-09-23T20:34:57Z")
Hi hi. New here and I just wanted to know if it’s normal to still be badly struggling almost a year later after losing a loved one? I don’t mean in the sense of “I still really miss them” either, it’s like I’m still stuc… --- ## [Hello from a new member](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hello-from-a-new-member/2238)
**Author:** [@xtameemdc5059](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/xtameemdc5059)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 September 2026 12:28 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hello-from-a-new-member/2238 "2026-09-19T12:28:38Z")
Hey there, glad to join this forum and learn from you all. Thanks for having me! --- ## [Hello from a new member](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hello-from-a-new-member/2239)
**Author:** [@xtameemdc5059](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/xtameemdc5059)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2026 08:02 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hello-from-a-new-member/2239 "2026-09-11T08:02:44Z")
Hey there, glad to join this forum and learn from you all. Happy to be here and read along. --- ## [Cancer biopsy after death](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/cancer-biopsy-after-death/2237)
**Author:** [@chrismoy](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/chrismoy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 07:55 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/cancer-biopsy-after-death/2237 "2026-09-10T07:55:11Z")
Does anyone know how to get a biopsy after death. My wife of 57 years has now passed she wanted a biopsy when she was alive but they said she was too frail and there could possibly be damage caused by a needle biopsy or… --- ## [Husband terminal liver cancer](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/husband-terminal-liver-cancer/2223)
**Author:** [@MrsRM](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/MrsRM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [2 September 2026 09:25 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/husband-terminal-liver-cancer/2223 "2026-09-02T09:25:57Z")
My husband of 5 weeks (we brought our wedding forward) has advanced liver cancer and no treatment is possible. He is out of hospital after 4 weeks to enjoy time as much as possible. His failing liver is causing increas… --- ## [Reflecting on losing my mum](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/reflecting-on-losing-my-mum/2222)
**Author:** [@Maddawg](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Maddawg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 10:46 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/reflecting-on-losing-my-mum/2222 "2026-08-27T10:46:00Z")
In 2015, my life changed in a way I never expected. I was heavily pregnant with my first child while my mum was losing her battle with cancer. She tried to protect me from how bad things were, but six days before my due … --- ## [Missing my mum](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/missing-my-mum/2194)
**Author:** [@Wendy59](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Wendy59)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 10:06 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/missing-my-mum/2194 "2026-08-26T10:06:49Z")
My mum died 4 weeks ago. Weve just had her funeral Tuesday. She’dalways been ill with copd all my life. The oxygen and her being extremely puffed was just normal. Im struggling and having severe panic attacks. I am an on… --- ## [Miss my husband](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/miss-my-husband/2214)
**Author:** [@Spidge123](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Spidge123)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2026 12:18 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/miss-my-husband/2214 "2026-08-07T12:18:50Z")
I lost my husband in Jan this year. He died at home with cancer, with in 3 month’s you were gone why didn’t you fight? My life is so empty without you. I find it hard to talk to anyone. My heart is broken and i just don… --- ## [Lonely husband after loss of wife after over 20 years.](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lonely-husband-after-loss-of-wife-after-over-20-years/2217)
**Author:** [@Mokka](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Mokka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 11:09 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lonely-husband-after-loss-of-wife-after-over-20-years/2217 "2026-08-06T11:09:54Z")
Welcome contact from others who have recently lost their spouse. --- ## [Hi I am new.](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hi-i-am-new/2156)
**Author:** [@Dinky](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Dinky)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 11:05 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hi-i-am-new/2156 "2026-08-06T11:05:08Z")
Just looking around and did post in another category . Just starting on my road to life without my ex husband, my friend and my soul mate , only realised too late. --- ## [End stage renal failure](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/end-stage-renal-failure/2219)
**Author:** [@Clara1](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Clara1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 08:56 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/end-stage-renal-failure/2219 "2026-08-06T08:56:32Z")
Hi, I’m new to the community and would really appreciate some advice. My dad is 78 and has end-stage kidney failure, with an eGFR of 9, alongside severe heart disease and diabetes. He has chosen conservative care rather… --- ## [Hey there](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hey-there/2159)
**Author:** [@LittleSparra](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/LittleSparra)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2026 12:06 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hey-there/2159 "2026-08-01T12:06:55Z")
I’m not sure what I should write. My partner of 25 years was diagnosed about a month ago and we were told yesterday he probably only has a couple of weeks left to live at most. We have two teenagers. I like gardening an… --- ## [Brother Near End Of Life](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/brother-near-end-of-life/2199)
**Author:** [@Angel5](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Angel5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 July 2026 14:39 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/brother-near-end-of-life/2199 "2026-07-29T14:39:58Z")
Hello, My family member is nearing end of life with cancer. My husband is not very supportive and does not seem to understand what I am going through. I could do with some support. Thanks --- ## [Death of my dad and hassle with possible abusive partner](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/death-of-my-dad-and-hassle-with-possible-abusive-partner/798)
**Author:** [@dalziel94](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/dalziel94)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 July 2026 10:20 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/death-of-my-dad-and-hassle-with-possible-abusive-partner/798 "2026-07-28T10:20:54Z")
Hi there, I’m having issues with family and could do with some unbiased opinions because I’m really struggling right now to know what to do. My dad died the end of January with cancer. We weren’t close the last few years… --- ## [Feeling annoyed](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/feeling-annoyed/2200)
**Author:** [@Montana54](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Montana54)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 July 2026 10:17 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/feeling-annoyed/2200 "2026-07-28T10:17:07Z")
My mother in law is I think someone put it as actively dieing. We are very near the end for her now having alzheimers and dementia for about 4 years diagnosed but took a dreadful turn for the worse after a fall last Sept… --- ## [Hospice at home](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hospice-at-home/2197)
**Author:** [@pandabear](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/pandabear)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [22 July 2026 13:52 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hospice-at-home/2197 "2026-07-22T13:52:29Z")
Looking for guidance about how to access hospice at home services for my very sick mum who is at end of life --- ## [Help moving in](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/help-moving-in/2191)
**Author:** [@McPhie](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/McPhie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2026 15:46 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/help-moving-in/2191 "2026-07-16T15:46:59Z")
Hi, my name is Amanda, and I am caring for my Mum who has COPD and breast cancer, along with the rare condition padgets disease of the nipple. She is not able to get any treatment, so we are managing symptoms. I am fin… --- ## [Chemo no longer working.. Questions for oncologist](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/chemo-no-longer-working-questions-for-oncologist/2178)
**Author:** [@Dantanian](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Dantanian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2026 12:47 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/chemo-no-longer-working-questions-for-oncologist/2178 "2026-07-02T12:47:30Z")
Chemo no longer working.. Questions for oncologist Hi all. It’s been a, while. Close friend with 3 cancers now, major surgeries, dire mental health issues (in abeyance) has now been informed that the chemo is not worki… --- ## [Husband terminal and I am having a double mastectomy next Friday](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/husband-terminal-and-i-am-having-a-double-mastectomy-next-friday/2186)
**Author:** [@Patp](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Patp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 June 2026 10:20 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/husband-terminal-and-i-am-having-a-double-mastectomy-next-friday/2186 "2026-06-26T10:20:45Z")
I have breast cancer and I am hitting a dead wall in trying to access help in the home after my surgery. My surgery is being done as a day case so I will be home but very incapacitated. No one seems to know how we get so… --- ## [Hi there, my name is Fiona](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hi-there-my-name-is-fiona/2142)
**Author:** [@Fiona1](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Fiona1)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2026 13:43 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hi-there-my-name-is-fiona/2142 "2026-06-18T13:43:40Z")
My little brother who is 53yrs has been battling bowel cancer for the last 3yrs. He is now end of life care, at home with my 80yr old mum looking after him. He has a hospital bed, nurses going in daily and is bed bound.… --- ## [Hi im new here.](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hi-im-new-here/2155)
**Author:** [@Dinky](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Dinky)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2026 19:22 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hi-im-new-here/2155 "2026-06-11T19:22:26Z")
Hi Looking for a place I can be myself whilst going through the process of grief. Hard to talk to family, supporting them but no one supporting myself. --- ## [Carer to my husband with terminal cancer](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/carer-to-my-husband-with-terminal-cancer/815)
**Author:** [@sgrennan](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/sgrennan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2026 16:26 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/carer-to-my-husband-with-terminal-cancer/815 "2026-06-11T16:26:33Z")
Hi, this is all new to me, as I haven’t really needed any support up until now. My husband was diagnosed 2 years 3 months ago with stage 4 bowel cancer that has spread to liver and lungs. After a liver operation and ov… --- ## [Palliative cancer](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/palliative-cancer/2161)
**Author:** [@Lookingforadvice](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Lookingforadvice)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 June 2026 12:57 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/palliative-cancer/2161 "2026-06-02T12:57:16Z")
Hello. My mother was diagnosed with cancer a year ago, and after 10 months of chemotherapy, we have been told that her cancer is palliative and given a timeframe of 6 months. At the moment my mum is still active, she ge… --- ## [Hi](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hi/2146)
**Author:** [@LizzyP](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/LizzyP)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [30 May 2026 21:55 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hi/2146 "2026-05-30T21:55:29Z")
Hello everyone, I’m not really sure what to write but I’m struggling to cope and don’t know what to do. My mum had a hysterectomy just over a year ago and caught the cancer incredibly early. She had chemo and radiothera… --- ## [Slowly fading away](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/slowly-fading-away/2151)
**Author:** [@Angel15](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Angel15)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2026 14:29 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/slowly-fading-away/2151 "2026-05-28T14:29:42Z")
Over the past few weeks I have been watching my mom fade away, from the strongest person I have ever known to a frail shadow of who she once was, still smiling and pretending through the pain, I don’t want her in pain, i… --- ## [New online community volunteer](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/new-online-community-volunteer/2157)
**Author:** [@Shabana](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Shabana)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2026 13:58 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/new-online-community-volunteer/2157 "2026-05-28T13:58:55Z")
Hi everyone, My name is Shabana, and I’m a new Online Community Volunteer. I’m excited to join the community and look forward to getting to know you all. I lost my dad 8 years ago, and through my own experiences I unde… --- ## [Grief](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/grief/2145)
**Author:** [@pwharrier](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/pwharrier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 May 2026 09:36 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/grief/2145 "2026-05-10T09:36:02Z")
My wife died about 18 months ago after a 5 year battle with bowel cancer which then metasasised. M.C. provided both her and me with amazing support. I have subsequently had a stroke which limits my ability to get out an… --- ## [More time](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/more-time/2140)
**Author:** [@Gaspard](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Gaspard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 May 2026 09:16 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/more-time/2140 "2026-05-05T09:16:01Z")
I don’t need forever.I just wanted a little more time with the people I love.That’s what hurts the most.so many things I’ve yet to do ,please help me --- ## [support (warning sensitive content)](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/support-warning-sensitive-content/1879)
**Author:** [@keithphillips2](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/keithphillips2)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 13:58 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/support-warning-sensitive-content/1879 "2026-04-30T13:58:50Z")
why do you lose all the support from the nurses when your love one dies --- ## [Finding gentle ways to stay connected with family from a distance](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/finding-gentle-ways-to-stay-connected-with-family-from-a-distance/2119)
**Author:** [@alishawinson](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/alishawinson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2026 11:03 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/finding-gentle-ways-to-stay-connected-with-family-from-a-distance/2119 "2026-04-29T11:03:55Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been finding it a bit hard to stay close to a family member who isn’t nearby right now. Phone calls help, but sometimes they’re short or just don’t feel like enough. Lately, I’ve been sending small vid… [Next page](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/latest.md?page=1)