I haven't been able to post as much lately...
I've been reading the posts but haven't been able to post as much lately. As many of you know, I was diagnosed with cancer in Dec 2023 and had to place my DH in memory care so I could get treatment. I had chemo and major surgery in 2024. My DH passed in August 2024 from Alzheimer's-Posterior Cortical Atrophy. In December 2025, biopsies show the cancer was back. I finished my chemo and now am having chest wall radiation 5 days a week for 5-1/2 weeks. I'm about half way through it. I'm extremely tired and nauseous. After radiation I will have more surgery. All thoughts and prayers greatly appreciated. Your support the last 3 years helped me so much. Just know that I think of you all every day and pray for your strength to care for your LO's. Diane
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Diane, you are a wonderful person, so generous with your advice given freely to all us unfortunate caregivers on this forum. I appreciate you so much and am praying for you. Stay strong.
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Oh my. Please rest, hydrate, binge watch tv, read…. We will still be here when you are able to deal with us. You really don’t need the feelings that come from reading all the posts right now.
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Yes, I agree with Sunfish and always appreciate your words of wisdom here on this amazing forum. You have been through so much and I hope that you have the same sort of support through this journey that you gave to your DH through his. You are in my thoughts.
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Wishing you nothing but the best outcome, Diane! You have been so helpful to so many here and we miss seeing your posts. I hope the nausea and fatigue lift soon! xoxo ❤️
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my prayers are with you! You are an awesome person. ❤️
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I love reading what you write. Your wisdom and experience has helped me many times. You will be in my prayers as you fight this cancer. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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You were the first person to welcome me, make sure I knew I wasn't alone. You gave me resources, words, and hope. I immediately read the chat if your name is on it. Please take care of yourself, we need your wisdom.
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I’m so sorry for your continued health challenges. You have been such a welcoming presence here. Sending you light and prayers.
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Sending prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Hoping that the rest of your treatments are uneventful and that you’re on your way to a full recovery. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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I am so sorry to hear of your recent setback. I hope that your ongoing treatment is successful and that you're soon on your way back to feeling like yourself.
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We’re all pulling for you. You’ve been such a joy to have on this forum. Praying for you as you navigate this next setback and wish you success with this treatment. We know how strong you are. Keep it going!
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Prayers and hugs ❤️
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Praying for you, Diane.♥️
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Wishing you strength and love. The care and attention and insight into this awful journey we are all on has been so appreciated. Please rest and take care of yourself now and know that my prayers are with you.
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Your words and support have helped so many of us here. Now I hope our wishes for you can give you some moral support.
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Sending you prayers and strength, dear Diane.
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All the best to you, Diane. You have been a faithful caregiver and a faithful commenter here; now it's time to focus on your own health.
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You've got em! I've been thinking of you (and missing you)
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prayers,
jht
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Diane, I have been missing seeing your posts and wondering how you are. Thank you for sharing this update and please know as evidenced here you are an important part of our little group and dearly missed. Praying for your speedy recovery that only Peace can define.
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Thank you for your update. Your health has to be your top priority and I can’t even imagine how tired you must feel.(((Hugs)))
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Praying for strength and endurance!
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Sending you healing vibes through the cybernet! Hugs…
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You are always so thoughtful, Diane! I pray for you every day. Stay strong and get well soon!
Iris
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We are your family. Keep us appraised of how things are going.
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Dear Diane- I’m very sorry to hear your cancer has come back! You are a courageous fighter! Sending you prayers and love!
Karen
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Lifting you up in prayer as I type. Radiation is b..ch and cancer even more so.
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Sending love and prayers ❤️ 🙏
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I am thankful for you - you’ve helped me so much. Praying for you.
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