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My husband has pancreatic cancer
Caregivers | Last Active: Aug 20, 2016 | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
Welcome to Connect @besrus5.
I moved your message to the Cancer group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/cancer/ so that you can connect with other caregivers who are caring for a family member living with cancer. I'm so glad that you've already connected with @IndianaScott, @hopeful33250 and others. Please also meet @burrkay @bbams @soul @mamab1223 @alicep @js119 and @dawn_giacabazi to name a few.
Cancer affects not only the patient, but their entire network. Mayo Clinic Connect is a place where caregivers can meet others and talk openly and frankly about the ups and downs of sharing the cancer journey. If fact, @IndianaScott has suggested that we open a group on Connect specifically dedicated to caregivers. What do you guys think?
@besrus5 I'd love to get to know a bit more about you. In your days dedicated to caregiving, which can be so all consuming, do you take moments for yourself? A walk, a cup of tea, meet with a friend?
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This is all in the beginning stages (I think) We are three months in. I am a teacher and have taken time off to stay with my husband and be with him when he needs me (which is all the time LOL) Of course at the beginning there is a surprise around every corner. I 'm hoping we will get to a place where it all levels out.
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@colleenyoung I agree that a Caregivers' group would be a great addition to Mayo Connect! Great idea @IndianaScott!