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Sharbar 5 years ago

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Hi, I think I am going mad, my partner told me she had been diganosed with Terminal Lung cancer, 18 months ago but “due to depression” dose not want me to come to any of her appointments.. Iv never seen any Drs letters Never seen any medication.. How do I ....

Zaney 5 years ago

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Glioblastoma

Hi, my hubby has been diagnosed with a glioblastoma in January. It has come as a total shock as he was a hands on active man. He is a shadow of his former self & although I try to be upbeat & positive as far as possible, it is a ....

Joli 6 years ago

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Supporting my child

Hi, new on here and looking for some guidance please. We recently lost my father in law unexpectedly after a short period of time. We now know my mother in law has terminal lung cancer with not long to live. My 10 year old daughter is extremely close to her ....

Debs01 6 years ago

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Scared

I am caring for my partner who has been diagnosed with stage 3 terminal cancer. He is about half way through his 4th chemo and in such a lot of pain despite being given as much pain relief as he can manage. He has just had a scan to see ....

Skrtsmiller 6 years ago

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Dilemma- ruin own lives to help relative?

My wife's mother has just been diagnosed with cancer (lung, brain) and has been given 6-9 months to live. She lives overseas in a poor country with her husband, where they have to pay for any medical fees (no free NHS there).My wife lives here with me in England. She ....

BobF 6 years ago

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Dad

My dad has been diagnosed with lung cancer that has metastasized to his bones! Can’t seem to get an answer of where this is going and any prognosis?? ....

Lous 6 years ago

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Terminal illness - struggling to deal

My mum's chemo was stopped 2 weeks ago. The outlook for the future isn't good. I'm trying to be strong but I'm really struggling. I'm not sleeping and some days I feel like my heads going to explode. My dad talking about the practical side of things funeral plans and ....

Ekir 6 years ago

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My mum is dying - hospice or home?

My mum is 89. She had a mastectomy 18 months ago, most of her bowel removed 9 months ago and now she has active s4 cancer in both lungs and her liver. The doctors have told us any care will be purely palliative from now on. She is very brave ....

RichJ 6 years ago

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Caring for my partner, sole mate and father of my children

My partner went into hospital in April with suspected pneumonia and within 21 days was at our local hospice diagnosed with terminal cancer (melanoma) in four locations in the body, he spent 3 weeks in the hospice before being stabilised and is now how with myself and our three children ....

Satlady 6 years ago

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