Helping a Loved One Through Cancer
Share your stories, feelings and questions on being there for your loved one
Discussion List
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Feeling helpless and family falling apartSorry but I need to rant. Hubbie has prostate cancer and is now signed off work for at least anothe… -
How to offer support from afar ?Hi all, my name is Mary and I’ve just recently received the heartbreaking news that a close family …
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Pancreatic cancer support groupToday I accompanied my husband to The Purple Rainbow Support Group a pancreatic support group run b…
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Personality changes and cancerThere isn't a "right" way to deal with cancer. Sadness, anger, hope, numbness, fear, determination,… -
Total loss of appetiteAny advice would be very much appreciated. My sister is suffering severe side effects from chemo, …
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Let's talk about helping our loved onesHelping a loved one through cancer is a complex journey in itself. It's natural to feel an array of…
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Friend WifeMy best friends of 45 years has breast cancer and has had a mastectomy and has just finished treatm…
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Adriamycin and changes in mental healthHello All, I am writing to see if anyone on here is experiencing the same things I am. My mom was …
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My 85 year old mum has cancer but her only symptoms are from being bed boundHello - I am so pleased to find this forum. My mum was diagnosed with lung cancer in September and …
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Living with Cancer at ChristmasWith Christmas fast approaching, we often find ourselves in a reflective mood. Whilst Christmas is …
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How did you share the news you have cancer with your loved ones?Telling your loved ones you have cancer is one of the hardest things you can go through and there a…
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Talking to men about cancerWhether it’s your partner, father, brother, friend or family member - talking to men about cancer c…
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How to make someone open up?My husband's close relative has lung cancer and doesn't want to talk about it. He didn't even tell … -
The News That Changed Our WorldJust over 4 weeks ago my mum, who I’m not ashamed to say is my best friend & my own rock throug…
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Damaged nails due to chemoMy nails are all peeling away due to chemo. They look unsightly but also they are really rough and …
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I have cancer. My husband wants to help but does not know how.What are some of the things that I can ask my husband to do to help me through the next 6 months of… -
Volunteer head shavingIn recent times, volunteer head shaving - either to raise money for charity or in solidarity with a…
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Best way to support my family?Both my grandfather and my aunt died from Cancer a couple of years ago and I can still see my famil…