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Re: Partner with both MH issues and cancer

@greenpea

I think it was not just being bald but the thought of "all over" hair loss that was alarming Mr D. 

 

 

Re: Partner with both MH issues and cancer

@Former-Member thanks for asking. Chemo and radiotherapy due to start next Tuesday. Surgery wasn't considered as it would have required the total removal of his osoephagus 😞

Re: Partner with both MH issues and cancer

@Former-Member I asked oncology nurse about husband's bipolar and he said the steroid he will be given for nausea may aggravate it. Have to wait and see.

Re: Partner with both MH issues and cancer

@Shaz51 thank you!

Re: Partner with both MH issues and cancer

@Former-Member  poor Mr. D :(. This wont be an easy time for him or for you. I hope there is as little hair loss as possible for him.xxx

Re: Partner with both MH issues and cancer

ohhh hugs Mr @Former-Member , @Former-Member , @RMG Heart

Re: Partner with both MH issues and cancer

@RMG 

I am trying to ensure that Mr Darcy's pdoc is informed of proceedings so that if any tweeking of psych meds is needed it will happen before things go pear shaped.   

 

In an endeavour to ensure that Mr Darcy is in as much control of the situation as not to be overwhelmed I am getting him to better articulate and write down the questions he has.  I have only had to do a little prompting and raised a concern that had been more distressing for Mr D than he would admit to which thankfully was easily sorted.  

 

Have you been given the Cancer Council information?  We have pretty much had affairs in order but we noticed that he could get some free help doing a will. Mr D's current will (which he cannot find) is a DIY one and we thought getting one done through a solicitor might be wise.

Re: Partner with both MH issues and cancer

@Stephanie86 

Come and meet some others who are caring for their partners with cancer.

 

My Mr Darcy is scheduled to start chemo tomorrow. He has ramped up a bit and is a bit hyped up ... yikes!

 

 

How are you going @RMG  @Former-Member 

Re: Partner with both MH issues and cancer

My husband started his chemo yesterday and chemo today. He's in good spirits. Busy 12 weeks ahead.

Re: Partner with both MH issues and cancer

Thank you good to see I'm not alone
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