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jenugl
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Location: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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 Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:02 am Post subject: Feeling lonely, sad and overwhelmed. |
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Hi all, well I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed lately. For those of you who know me you know that my husband (just got married) was diagnosed with GBMIV 2 yrs ago and after treatment is still clear of any tumour regrowth (which is fantastic). After all that weve been through we thought things were going pretty good this year but in the last month we have found out that his mother has cancer in her bladder. Andrew and my mother in law have just gone down to Brisbane (2000 kms away) today for 4 weeks for treatment, I'm feeling pretty lonely right now. Also I found out last week that my closest friend has lymphona. She was getting treated for infected synus but then had a scan. then biopsy which revealed the cancer. She is waiting on last tests to see if it has spread anywhere else before she starts her treatment. I just can't believe so many wonderful people get dealt such a cruel hand in life. Anyway my love to all. Just needed to talk.
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Love to all. Jen.
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ksplat
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| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: Feeling lonely, sad and overwhelmed |
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Dear Jen
I hope you feel a little better offloading here. You must feel so overwhelmed trying to "deal" with your loved ones who are suffering with this awful disease!
I'm so sorry for your MIL & girlfriend. Sending hugs to you too & wanted to let you know I'm holding you all up in prayer.
So good to hear Andrew is doing so well with his GBMIV. A month apart will be a drag for you both but I'm certain the time will fly (like this year so far!) I hope your MIL receives the best treatment & care possible here in Brissy?
Thinking of you,
Cheers, Angie.
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http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?p=19227
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brainman
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| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: Feeling lonely, sad and overwhelmed. |
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The long lost Jen returns!!!! 
I am very sorry that Andrew's mother now has cancer. Andrew is such an inspiration to all of us who have a glioma! I hurt for him. You know that I lost both of my parents to cancer so I can understand a little about how devastating this must be to Andrew and to you.
You will never be alone as long as we are here with you... even if only in spirit  .
As always, you, Andrew, and now Andrew's mother are in my thoughts and prayers.
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1992 Astrocytoma grade 2, left motor strip
2005 Recurrence this time said to be an Oligodendoglioma grade 3, same location.
My Story Part 1: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?p=7350
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:41 am Post subject: Re: Feeling lonely, sad and overwhelmed. |
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Hi Jen,
It's great to see you back here, though not because of the reason. I'm so glad that things so far are going great for Andrew- If someone deserves a break it's you two.
I'm sadden to here about your Mother in-law. It must add a extra stress to you all, when you don't need it. Is there anyone else who can help out a bit with her treatments- just so Andrew won't get too run down??? Though, I know he'd want to be there for, as much as she was for him.
Just take care of yourself, Maybe use the time he is away for you. Do something for you, that you haven't done in ages. Walk, read, movie, Or just some good chocolate and some silly soap show.
Take Care and remember, we are here.
X In
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pl101
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject: Re: Feeling lonely, sad and overwhelmed. |
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| I am new to this forum and so glad to have found it. I know exactly how you are feeling for I feel the same right now experiencing cancer with my mom. This forum and all the people that communicate on it will help us allot. We are not alone. |
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jenugl
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Location: Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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| Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: Feeling lonely, sad and overwhelmed. |
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Hi all, Thank you all so much for your replies and thoughts. I was just having a bad day, everything seem to happen one after the other. I am going to post about my mother in law and close friend in the respective topics to keep you up to date with how they are going. I still cannot believe that so many people have to go through this. I pray for a cure to cancer (in all it's forms) to come quick.
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karolynca
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| Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: Feeling lonely, sad and overwhelmed. |
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Sending all my love to you Jen...
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