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My brother has a very poor prognosis with inoperable esophageal cancer, we are going to tell our Mum together, tomorrow.From experience, is there a tried and tested gentle way to break this news? Mum is elderly and not in good health. Thank you. ....
Hi allI am Gina, 33 years old and live in Mid Devon with my husband in an old bakery. In June my life was turned upside down as my dad went to hospital thinking he may have had a stroke, but they discovered 5 brain tumours. Roll on to now ....
I felt so depressed and had to see my father is suffering from terminal illness. I lost all my feelings towards to my interests and hobbies. I cannot see the future. Friends told me there is purpose of God for everything. i do NOT get this. what is the purpose ....
My mums been told a few weeks ago she’s terminal the cancer is in her lymph nodes the doctor gave her a prognosis of 12 months maximum but all of a sudden she’s loosing mobility. She’s had a few small falls but last night her legs gave out on the ....
As if having husband dying of cancer wasn't bad enough, today I arrived at his ward at usual time (just before lunch) and since late afternoon yesterday, a sign on the door told me about the changes to visiting hours: one hour - 6-7pm. And that's after an hour's drive. ....
Hi I am new to this forum and the situation I am in. My loved one has got a terminal illness and was told he has a few months to live, which is heartbreaking for me. I think he really struggles with his prognosis, and often talks about things we ....
Hi All, We understand that caring for someone who is living with terminal illness may mean that you are worried about either them or you getting ....
Hi everyone!I'm looking for some advice on support available towards end of life. I have been caring for my Dad since he was diagnosed with terminal Small Cell Lung Cancer in December 2018. I live in Australia and was in the UK for a family visit when he received his ....
Hey I'm very new to this. Honestly I don't even know where to start. My dad was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer the end of January, last week we were told he only had roughly 2 months left. He has gone down hill so quickly. He has always said he ....
HiI'm new to carer's corner and just having a bad start to the day. My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and secondary brain metastases in December 2018. He's had chemo/immuno therapy for the last 13 months but the illness is progressing and in December last was given ....