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Whether you’re here to talk to others, join a group, ask questions or just listen, everyone is here to offer emotional and practical support to help you with your cancer journey.

We know it can sometimes be confusing when you first arrive, with lots of forums and groups to choose from. So this thread is to welcome you, make friends and help you find your way around the site. Whether you are a patient, family member, friend or a carer, feel free to post any thoughts or questions here and other Share users will be happy to help you navigate around the site and find what you are looking for.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    Hi Sue
    I saw your post earlier and thought it was right time for me to come on and have a chat with people as well.
    My husband was diagnosed July 08 with nsc lung cancer.
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi anyjo

    Welcome to the site, but sorry for your reason to be here. My gosh, you mum sounds like superwoman! 95 and still going strong. I think we all focus on the cancer, and everything that happens we tend to think...is it this? But in view of your mum's grand age, it could be anything I would think. I was told years ago, that the older you are, the slower cancer grows, because everything else taking place in your body is so much slower. So maybe your mum will do better than most with this. I hope so anyway.

    BigHugs HarryB x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    HI PEGGY SUE thank you so much for your reply my darling hubby slipped away on mon 26th jan aged 71 with liver cancer that had arrissen from bowel cancer 5 yrs ago .he was told of no hope back in oct 08 so only lived 3 months .he was totally blind and had a stroke feb 04 .but was amazing with my help we discussed all his wishes amongs the tears .i got so much help from the internet sites which i studdied and knew what to expect at each stage .it was very hard watching your loved one becoming more poorly .i am very lucky to have a wonderful friend who was there for me every step of the way .as well as family .we have been realistic right down the line and although it may seem difficult my hubby agreed it was the only way we were going to get through it . i was able to keep him at home which we both wanted G P district nurses and thospice nurse were all there for us not forgetting the pallitive care .all the stages i was prepared for came as no surprise .so i was able to cope. you have all helped me so much you will never know .so if i can help anyone in the same way i would like to .we had the funeral on wed this week it went very well everyone was amazed how hubby had planned it .i carried his wishes through to the end .it is so sad that some people are so young .i had forty years of marriage .so many people told us to be grateful for that which we were ;on the bright side i am sure there is so much help out there for you younger sufferers .when i think my hubby was older and lots of other health problems he still did very well so take care think possitive and you will get through it all my love to you all xxxxxxx
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hello Nanniejen,

    You must have been typing same time as me! Welcome to the site, but again sorry that you need to be here. I also have a husband with cancer. It does help if you fill in your profile and a bit of a biography and open it to view. It save repeating yourself too much on future posts, as people can just take a quick look at the background. It also helps people respond as to the sort of support you may need, and it shows "openess". It isn't compulsory though, so do whatever you are comfortable with.

    Hope all you Newbies have a good look around this site, and the affilliated one cancerbackup. There is lots of info and support, and I am sure you will find friendship & help.
    Love HarryB x x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    Hi

    I am new and my mum was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer last March and just need to chat with someone who is experiencing the same feelings of being helpless and not knowing what to really expect.
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hello HenriettaB
    Thank-you so much for your lovely welcome I have been reading the post's on lots of different pages since last Aug but just felt like now was a good time to come on here.
    I will take your advise and fill out my details and some info.
    It is lovely to know that so many people are ready to listen and comfort others when they have so many troubles of there own
    Luv Jen



  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    HI nanniejen i have just realised who you are i jokingly could be regarded as matron .i feel as if i have known you both for 15 to 27 yrs .if i can be of any help you know i will be there for you .i am sure comfort can be found and as i previously said you hubby willl have age on his side take care speak soon sue xxx
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    Hi Sue
    That is so spooky that we have both come on here today also I see that there are other new people that have come on who may wish to chat, although I think we have to go to another place to chat as this page is for new comers, any suggestions from any one please
    Thanks Jen
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    Dear melk 1963 .my heart goes out to you i am also new today not only to this site but also to the computer so i hope you get this message .i have sadly lost my husband but i can verry much relate to what you are saying .i know he loved me dearly but he broke my heart on plenty of occasions i was reassured from my dear friend that he didnt mean it .she knew him and assured me it was his condition causing it 'and then the oppurtunity would arise for him to say something lovely that would make me forget the nasty words .it really is part of the condition is she on any medication that could be causing it my love to you take care take a deep breath and count to 10 luv sue
  • FormerMember
    FormerMember
    hi nanniejen thanks for your reply it seems i get replies without moving to another area although i agree we may need to go somewhere else will go for a short while now and wait to see if anyone replies take care sue