Husband diagnosed with liver cancer

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Registered: 07-04-2007
Husband diagnosed with liver cancer
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Wed, 07-04-2007 - 12:39pm

last week, my husband was diagnosed with liver cancer. It has invaded his portal vein, so there is no treatment. He was given 3-6 months. We are devastated. He is 51 and I'm 47, we've been married for 28 years. I don't know how I will breathe when he is gone. My normal isn't normal anymore. I have a weight on my chest, lump in my throat and I'm on the verge of tears 24/7. I don't know if will always be like this.

Does anyone have info on liver cancer? End stage? All of that. I've done a lot of research, but would love to hear some personal accounts. So glad to find this message board - could really use the support.
-Cathy

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Registered: 07-31-2007
Mon, 12-03-2007 - 6:48pm

Hi Melissa:

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Registered: 08-31-2003
Fri, 12-07-2007 - 10:13am
What is your source of Essiac tea? I looked into it on the internet, and it says that potency and effectiveness vary by freshness and quality of the herbs. Do you grow your own, or purchase it?
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Registered: 10-26-2007
Fri, 12-07-2007 - 11:28am

Hi Heike


A lovely morale-boosting, spiritually uplifting reply as usual - I love getting them.

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Registered: 07-31-2007
Mon, 12-10-2007 - 12:30pm

Melissa:

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Registered: 07-31-2007
Thu, 12-13-2007 - 12:00am

Dear Melissa:

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Registered: 10-26-2007
Thu, 12-13-2007 - 4:15am

Hi Heike


Sorry to leave you wondering what was happening.

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Registered: 10-26-2007
Fri, 12-14-2007 - 1:24pm

Hi Heike


Well we've had the meeting now and are a bit clearer about what the next steps are.

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Registered: 10-26-2007
Fri, 12-14-2007 - 1:29pm

I can't remember if I replied to you!

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Registered: 07-31-2007
Sun, 12-16-2007 - 12:34pm

Dear Melissa:

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 12-16-2007 - 8:20pm

Hi Melissa


Oh this is so encouraging.....

Hope everyone has a great Summer!

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