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My sisters children have been told and I feel so down What is this ?

 
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samchaney
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 11:03 am    Post subject: My sisters children have been told and I feel so down Reply with quote
My sister's children have been told that she has lung cancer and she seems to have perked up a bit since her medication has been changed and she was suffering from terrible constipation and nausea.

She is having three more does of radiotherapy this week and I hope things improve for her.

I am going to see in her two weeks and stay for the weekend.

For some reason it has all made me feel a bit tearful and down, is this normal.
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simplyklb
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 11:08 am    Post subject: Re: My sisters children have been told and I feel so down Reply with quote
Yes, Sam, it is normal. Do you have a support system in place for yourself? It is always helpful to talk to someone about what you are going thru.

Kristi
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pbj11
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 12:10 pm    Post subject: Re: My sisters children have been told and I feel so down Reply with quote
Kristi gave the answer -- yes, quite normal.

God bless you Sam as you look forward to a visit with your sister. This will come to mean so much to you as time goes by. I'm glad to hear she is feeling a little bit better and glad that the children are now aware what is going on with her. I remember that nightmare and my kids were young adults.

God go with you friend.

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Vee Smith
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 2:30 pm    Post subject: Re: My sisters children have been told and I feel so down Reply with quote
Hi, Sam - I am so relieved that the children have been told. That is a great step forward.

Yes, your reaction is totally normal. As Kirsti says, you need support too.

Keep in touch, and keep well yourself.
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brainman
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 5:22 pm    Post subject: Re: My sisters children have been told and I feel so down Reply with quote
Sam, I echo everything that the others have said to you. Cancer can be so hard on a family. It really does take the support of a loving and supportive family to make it through.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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