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Father in Law Has Cancer

We just got the sad news two days ago that my wonderful FIL has cancer spread throughout his brain. They are running tests all day today to figure out what is going on and if he has it in other areas as well. He found out because he suddenly fell down...he has no balance and cannot walk as well as he cannot talk well. He is slurring his words. This is due to the pressure in his brain. They have given him steroids to bring the swelling down so hopefully that will help wi the pressure. We will know more tomorrow after all the scans/tests. He...

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Preparing Children For/coping with Impending Death of Grandma/mom from Cancer

How have you dealt with caring for a parent struggling with terminal cancer (or any illness, for that matter) and helping your children prepare for their death? How did you cope with strong emotions? How do you balance your life: work, caring for husband, children, parents, schoolwork, church service, etc.? I have four siblings who share in my mom's care (dispensing meds, walking with her to the bathroom, making meals, visiting, taking her to treatments, relieving my dad so he can go to the store, etc.) but we are all at odds...

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Breast Cancer ?

If breast cancer doesn't run in your family can you still get it? I did find...

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How have you dealt with caring for a parent struggling with terminal cancer (or any illness, for that matter) and helping your children prepare for their death? How did you cope with strong emotions? How do you balance your life: work, caring for husband, children, parents, schoolwork, church service, etc.? I have four siblings who share in my mom's care (dispensing meds, walking with her to the bathroom, making meals, visiting, taking her to treatments, relieving my dad so he can go to the store, etc.) but we are all at odds...

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New to Area...son with Leukemia

My son has been receiving treatment for leukemia at MCV for over 2 years now. We have recently located to Virginia Beach...no family, no friends...very scary. We are considering treatment at Kings Daughters, but know nothing about it and our son is very reluctant to change clinics. Any help...connections...thoughts would be so appreciated. I have heard wonderful things about Kings Daughters, but want my son to feel comfortable. Feel free to visit his web page at www.caringbridge.org/visit/aaronkarvellas Thank you so much for your...

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