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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Losing so much weightCan anyone please advise, my sister was diagnosed with esophageal cancer at the start of June, She… -
StentHi Lyn My husband was hospitalised after getting his stent in for 5 days. He was in horrendous pain…
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My DadMy dad has just been diagnosed with lung cancer and I'm devastated, I keep a brave face in front of…
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Oesophageal cancer with liver metastasisHi my husband has been newly diagnosed with Oesophageal cancer, in lymph glands and 3 lesions on hi…
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After treatment - Mild Cognitive ImpairmentMy mum (72) was treated for Breast Cancer in 2017, she had quite a traumatic time. She suffered bad…
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Looking after my hubbyMorning I am looking after my hubby and I have been off work I don’t do being off work if that make…
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FightingMy son was diagnosed with colon cancer 4 years ago , he had most of his large bowel removed and was…
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Oral cancerFollowing surgery and radiotherapy over 12 years ago for mouth cancer, my fathers cancer has return…
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Coping with sick MumMy poor Mum was diagnosed with lung cancer just before Christmas,it had originated from her colon.W…
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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… -
Hodkin lymphomaHi, My sister been diagnostic a Hodkin lymphoma stage 4B. Dr said she Could go though the ABVD or … -
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…
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Pancreatic cancerHi, My name is bay, my husband had a operation in Sept2018 for pancreatic cancer, he was stage on…
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After effects of chemo treatmentHi, My husband finished his chemo seven weeks ago after a successful operation for pancreatic cance…
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New to the groupHello I'm Debbie and I've joined as I'm caring for my best friend who is having a lumpectomy and ly…
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Breast and Lung CancerDaughter was diagnosed stage 3 breast cancer. Had operation October 2018. 19 sessions of radiothera…
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Cbd oil for cancer woundMy 39 year old has Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. She's in her second round of treat…
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Hello I am new hereMy husband has locally advanced prostate cancer. Our prognosis is 5 years and we are now in our th…
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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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Total loss of appetiteAny advice would be very much appreciated. My sister is suffering severe side effects from chemo, …
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Chemo side effectshi I’m new on here, last year my husband was diognosed with stage 4 bowel cancer November 2017 and …
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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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Any advice would be appreciatedHi am here on behalf of my mum am just searching for answers or just anything no matter how small o…
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Friend with anxietyHi all, I have a friend who is struggling with anxiety issues as part of their treatment. Does …
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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 …