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EastCoastLadi

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  1. Why is it that everyday I struggle, the emotional pain is so unbearable. I pray, but I get easily discouraged. If my tears were made of money I'd be a very rich woman! And this is a constant reminder to my husband, he's the one with the cancer, I try to put myself in his shoes and think, how I wouldn't want to see him like this, because it would only remind me of the cancer. Of all the lc to get, he's got probably the worse, it's not fair, how come there are purely evil people out there who are fine, healthy? I don't get the logic in that! I'm sad because I don't think of a bright future, it pains and scares the life out of me. I love my husband so much, because of him I'm able to stay at home and raise our children. But what happens to us, when and if something happens to him????. And all the anti-drepressants and therapy still can't take away the sadness. I'm so sorry to be such a pestimist, I wish I could change.....

  2. Debbie,

    I am so very sad about your father, I know the pain you are going through, I hate this disease so much, it takes and takes...but please know Debbie, you did everything you possibly could, and I know your dad did too, please try to take care of yourself.

  3. Tracy,

    First of all welcome to the group, I myself have recently joined and find this truly a wonderful, supportive place! I am very sorry for what you are going thru, and I can fully understand as a mom of 2 children ages 8 and 11 what you are dealing with. It is very overwhelming for us adults and have to realize that our children are overwhelmed too. I personally found that in our situation that talking with the other adults that are around our children, namely teachers, school administrators, their pediatrician, scout leaders is very helpful in keeping the lines of communication open. Also I found that the social worker at the center where my husband goes for treatment was helpful in giving us "age appropriate" books about cancer. Also our children reacted very differently to their dads' cancer, mainly because of their ages, but we try to be positive and upbeat and as honest as possible, but it is a very delicate balance.

    Please know Tracy, that if you need any thing, let me know, I am also in Massachusetts and can help you with any resources that I have :)

  4. Penny,

    Welcome! this is definitely a wonderful place for support!!! my husband was dx w/ extensive sclc about 7 mos ago, and so far with all his treatment he is doing fine, I know you will do well, sclc does respond very well to treatment, my husbands' lung tumor has shrunk about 80-85%, :)

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    Like many others I have been lurking and debating about posting, but think it is time. My husband was dx w/ extensive sclc back in 9/05' this was about a month after I lost my father to bladder cancer. My husband is only 52 and we have 2 young girls 8 and 11 and it has been very difficult on all of us. He's gone thru 6 rds of cisplasin and etoposide and has had some success, a couple of week ago had some problems with numbness on this left side, a ct scan and mri determined there was something going on but the dr. not conclusive as to if it is metasized or something vascular, so he has to go for further tests. spinal tap, and echocardiogram

    But this is so difficult on me, I cry everyday, I've relied so much of my life on my husband and love him so, I know I need to hang on and be strong, but from all I hear I don't like....but for all that I am feeling, what my husband is feeling and going thru is so, so very much more, beyond my comprehension..........

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