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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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 …
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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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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… -
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…