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slipslidingaway

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6. This forum is a great start but I encourage you to look for specific ...
Sat Sep 20, 2014, 07:14 PM
Sep 2014

sites for your wife's diagnosis. They have been invaluable for me and I thank each person who has been willing to share their experiences.

The port can make things so much easier and certain types of chemo can only be given via a central line, the health care professionals are rather adept in placing the line.

As others have noted it is very helpful to have someone who can support you and your wife, many times people do not know how to help, but you only need one or two strong leaders to rally support from others. As my sis says these are the people you want in your lifeboat, their number can be small, one is sufficient. They just need to support you so you can have the energy to support your wife.

Sending you strength and best wishes in this journey.



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I don't know where else to go [View all] onethatcares Sep 2014 OP
You are sure in a tough situation! As is your wife. CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2014 #1
I am so sorry about your wife's illness... YvonneCa Sep 2014 #2
I'm so sorry you and your wife are going through this. My first suggestion would Nay Sep 2014 #3
thanks so very much for everything onethatcares Sep 2014 #4
DU is a great place to vent... YvonneCa Sep 2014 #5
This forum is a great start but I encourage you to look for specific ... slipslidingaway Sep 2014 #6
I've been looking at the American Cancer site onethatcares Sep 2014 #7
When I was first diagnosed... YvonneCa Sep 2014 #8
our sons are onethatcares Sep 2014 #9
Is there any chance she would qualify for.... YvonneCa Sep 2014 #11
presently, of all things onethatcares Sep 2014 #12
It is tough, but sometimes support comes from unlikely places ... slipslidingaway Sep 2014 #13
thank you onethatcares Sep 2014 #14
I needed to tell you this onethatcares Sep 2014 #16
So happy to hear you found a site ... slipslidingaway Sep 2014 #17
I am sorry to hear this Ruby the Liberal Sep 2014 #10
You're in my thoughts. You both are. Solly Mack Sep 2014 #15
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