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MI + cancer = 😵😵😵
Mutual support = yay
@Former-Member , @RMG perhaps you would like to share here, you are not alone. My husband with bipolar ii was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March this year. He had surgery, came home, was readmitted to hospital as he got an infection. He is now home and I am struggling to get a routine going.
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Sophie1Senior Contributor
💕💕💕 @Former-Member you are never alone - I know this is anonymous names - but the care and love we send is very real and 100% reliable - not going anywhere anytime - holding you in my heart always
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Unknown userMember
Bless you @Sophie1 felt a little bit overwhelmed by your kind words.
Whilst concentration is down, am keeping my sense of humour, thank goodness for friends who understand.
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Sophie1Senior Contributor
@Former-Member sometimes I have underestimated the ability of those around me to support me and love me in difficult times
I love it when people surprise me
trust you are putting one foot in front of the other and finding chances to laugh where you can x
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RMGSenior Contributor
My husband has oncologist appt tomorrow to review his 3 month CT scan results. He's been very quiet and sleeping lots. Has had a sore throat for weeks. Bipolar still basically under control. Both anxious about appointment.
Tonight one of my son's (29y.o) showed up on my doorstep extremely upset. He has history of PTSD after finding his best friend dead 2 years ago.
He can't tell me what's wrong. Had a shower and has gone to bed. I'm worried.
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Unknown userMember
Let us know how you get on @RMG , has hubby had appetite/ weight loss?
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RMGSenior Contributor
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Unknown userMember
@RMG @Emelia8
Thinking especially of you both this morning.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Thinking of you lots today @Former-Member , @RMG , @Emelia8 ❤
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Hello @Former-Member
I am sad to report Dad's scan shows the cancer has spread to his lymph nodes. No chemo as he's frail and dr said make the most of how well you feel now. Feeling very sad and came here to swap hugs for what lies ahead 😭
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Unknown userMember
@Anastasia sending ever so gentle thoughts your way .☹️😪😩
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