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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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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Former-Member poor Mr. D :(. This wont be an easy time for him or for you. I hope there is as little hair loss as possible for him.xxx
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
ohhh hugs Mr @Former-Member , @Former-Member , @RMG 
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@RMG
I am trying to ensure that Mr Darcy's pdoc is informed of proceedings so that if any tweeking of psych meds is needed it will happen before things go pear shaped.
In an endeavour to ensure that Mr Darcy is in as much control of the situation as not to be overwhelmed I am getting him to better articulate and write down the questions he has. I have only had to do a little prompting and raised a concern that had been more distressing for Mr D than he would admit to which thankfully was easily sorted.
Have you been given the Cancer Council information? We have pretty much had affairs in order but we noticed that he could get some free help doing a will. Mr D's current will (which he cannot find) is a DIY one and we thought getting one done through a solicitor might be wise.
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@Stephanie86
Come and meet some others who are caring for their partners with cancer.
My Mr Darcy is scheduled to start chemo tomorrow. He has ramped up a bit and is a bit hyped up ... yikes!
How are you going @RMG @Former-Member
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How are you going @Stephanie86 .
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