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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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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank you @Former-Member 💞🙏
I know you understand the pain. I'm sitting on a log crying my eyes out. Hugs back to you. Always in my thoughts xox
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Totally agree @Former-Member , @Anastasia ❤🥰❤❤
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AnastasiaSenior Contributor
Thank.you dear @Shaz51 🙏💞
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Really sorry to hear @Anastasia 💔
Hi @Former-Member @Shaz51 @RMG @Sophie1
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Unknown userMember
How are you getting on this week @Emelia8 .
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
Im getting through it @Former-Member
Treatment #6 today ... only 9 to go. Side effects from the radiation is beginning to set in though, as expected. You may not be aware ... but I am staying in hospital based accommodation this week. Driving each day was becoming dangerous due to heavy fatigue. I will likely do the same next week.
How are you and Mr Darcy getting along? I hope you have adequate supports in place for both of you?
Emelia 🌷
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Unknown userMember
Accommodation sounds practical @Emelia8 .
Yes we have supports in place and I will be seeing the social worker, at that time I will ask what we will need to do as the end gets closer.
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Emelia8Senior Contributor
@Former-Member 😔💝
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RMGSenior Contributor
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RMGSenior Contributor
Good news. Husband's 3mth check came up all clear! So relieved and thankful 🙂 next appointment in April. We still have my son staying with us. His mental health is not so good. He saw his therapist a few days ago and again next Monday. His PTSD has been exacerbated by break up with partner of 5yrs. His partner has been his rock - hard times ahead.
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