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In reply to the discussion: Not sure how long i have left. [View all]woodsprite
(11,911 posts)66. Please encourage her to post an update, even if it's a yearly check-in.
It means a lot to people who are looking for information on particular types of cancers, long range possibilities, etc. I know that when I found the stories with followups online when I was searching (endometrial cancer), it made me feel more positive.
Blogs do help. They help the individual (if they like to write and share), and they help other people change their outlook, make plans, see something beyond the diagnosis and drs. office.
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When my sister had breast cancer her son showed her how to do a website where she
Kajun Gal
Oct 2018
#1
So sorry you are in this situation, but admire heck out of how you seem to have sorted it out
Hoyt
Oct 2018
#5
Feel free to vent all you want on DU. We are good "listeners" and often have advice you can
Frustratedlady
Oct 2018
#8
you might also want to check in with the Chronic Health Condition subforum if you haven't already
0rganism
Oct 2018
#10
I think I may be the oldest aspie on it at 70 years old and really acting and feeling like my 30's
LiberalArkie
Oct 2018
#43
"I have written a personal letter to each, sharing my thoughts and memories with them..."
chia
Oct 2018
#25
This I know: Any living arrangement the family as a unit can agree on, will be the best,
Pinkflamingo
Oct 2018
#61