All about cancer patients and caregivers

24/09/2019

There are times i thought if i have done enough especially if you heard someone survive and they have done something different and they survive ...

11/06/2019

Its been a long time since i made my last posts but i have been seeing views almost everyday and it saddens me that people search about cancer page like this for whatever reason , i hope not for the same reason that i had in the past. If a loved one is sick of this dreadful disease which is the reason why you found this page .. knowledge gives you power to battle this disease but the best of them all is PRAYER. A prayer for the patient and the caregiver is very helpful to give you the courage and the strength to carry on with what you are going thru🙏🙏🙏 you may also find it very difficult to pray at this time .. ive been there have done that but GOD is the BEST support system that you will ever had 🙏🙏🙏

25/05/2018

It has been months and the pain of loosing someone dear is never easy.

06/11/2017

Its been a while since i wrote .. seven days after my last post my best friend , travel buddy , husband for 35 years now my angel expire because of cancer. 2 days before he died was the most excruciating and painful of them all as if i had a nervous breakdown. I was walking back and forth in our room watching him in the bed in so much pain making that dreadful sound i havent heard in my entire life. So i decided to bring him to the nearest hospital so he can at least have morphine shots for the pain.

The only way to bring him is thru an ambulance that my son was able to get from the nearest barangay hall. We cannot get it from the hospital coz their SOP is you can only get them if the patient is coming from another hospital.

Allow me to give you the best hospital in the Philippines who can give u the best pallative care for a stage 4 cancer. If you have the money go to The Medical City. My experience with them is more than ok compared with the other hospitals we went when he was sick.

The nearest hospital from where we live is Unihealth Southwoods i cannot bring him to the Medical City because its too far from where we live and his condition is getting worst. So i have no choice.

If your patient is suffering from pain dont hesitate to bring him to a pain doctor and his pain managed by a reputable doctor.

24/08/2017

If you are responsible for taking care of someone with cancer this article may help you as it helped me.

Understanding the cancer experience when you’re a caregiver

One of the first steps after being told someone you love has cancer will be learning about their diagnosis. This will help you understand the disease process and get an idea of what lies ahead. Some of the first questions that you and the person with cancer should ask the doctor and/or the cancer care team are:

What kind of cancer is it?
Where is it? Has it spread beyond where it started?
What are the treatment options? Which do you recommend?
What’s the goal of this treatment?
How long will treatment last? What will it be like? Where will it be done?
What side effects should we expect?
How will treatment affect everyday activities?
What’s the likely long-term outcome?
When a person has cancer, no one can predict the outcome. While there’s no way for them to know for sure, the cancer care team should be able to give you an idea of how things are likely to go. This will become clearer over time and as they get to know the person with cancer better.

How do we deal with medical delays?

Lab result delays

Sometimes it can take a while to get back lab results. This can be even harder to deal with when you’re waiting to get test results to see if it’s cancer or if cancer has come back. It’s scary to find out about a change in blood counts, or a tumor or mass (lump) and not know if it’s cancer.

Waiting for these results can be a frightening time, and people can go through some strong emotions, including disbelief, anxiety, fear, anger, and sadness. It’s important to know that it’s normal for you and the patient to have these feelings. Some people find comfort in talking with other people about what’s going on, while others wish to keep it very private. Try to respect the patient’s wishes during this time.

Treatment delays

Planning cancer treatment takes time. Most people want to start treatment right away. They worry that the extra time taken to do tests or make decisions will take up precious time that could be spent fighting the cancer.

Cancer treatment should start very soon after diagnosis, but for most cancers, it won’t hurt to wait a few weeks to begin treatment. This gives the person with cancer time to talk about all their treatment options with the cancer care team, family, and friends, and then decide what’s best for them.

The patient might also want to get a second opinion on what’s the best treatment. This is often a good idea, especially if the patient can see a doctor experienced in treating their type of cancer. A second opinion can give the person with cancer more information and help them feel more confident about choosing a treatment plan. Learn more in Seeking a Second Opinion.

The patient also might want or need time to prepare to put their normal activities “on hold” while getting treatment. For instance, arrangements for work or child care may be needed, and taking care of these things ahead of time can help the patient better focus on dealing with treatment. Learn more about these topics in Family and Medical Leave Act and Helping Children When a Family Member Has Cancer: Dealing With Diagnosis

If you or the patient is worried that treatment isn’t starting right away, discuss your concerns with the cancer care team and be sure that any delays will not cause more problems.

14/08/2017

I am a regular facebook user i updated my status as often as i can .. my feelings for the day ( not necessarily bad ones ) my thoughts , my faith , my family , my travels etc etc.
When my husband, my travel buddy and my best friend was diagnosed with cancer i was devastated beyond words. "Paano pa kaya siya? His initial response is wag nyo akong ipa chemo uubusin kayo nyan" i will die anyway i dont want to leave you with debts and no money just so i can have the treatment.
But how can you not have someone you love dearly not get a treatment even if it means loosing everything you have.
Crying became a constant almost everyday . This time i dont want to share my feelings more so post it. WHY ? At the start it was because i dont want to talk about it to anyone not even my friends. It was all overwhelming in a negative way.
Not because i dont trust them enough but because i dont want to talk about it , i dont want to be asked because i dont have the answer anyway. It was something at that time not worth sharing nor something i want to talk about.

07/08/2017

My husband was diagnosed with Colo-Rectal Cellular Aberration a few months back and in the middle of receiving radio - therapy.

There had been hiccups in him receiving treatment due to ongoing pain and contracting infections of source not really verified.

It happened so fast it was like a nightmare you can just wake up and pray it wont happen. A devastating and painful journey for our family.

28/07/2017

Colorectal cancer is now the number one gastro intestinal cancer in the Philippines whats making it worst is there are no symptoms unless its too late.

Colorectal cancer is the number one gastrointestinal cancer in the Philippines, overtaking liver cancer, an expert said.

26/07/2017

I encourage everyone to share their experiences and ask questions and invite others. Let us talk about our journey to fight this battle.

26/07/2017

Knowledge can be a weapon for prevention and can address carers and patients concern.
Knowledge is power.

Colorectal cancer (CRC), also known as bowel cancer and colon cancer, is the development of cancer from the colon or re**um (parts of the large intestine).[5] A cancer is the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body.[9] Signs and symptoms may incl...

24/07/2017

Mission of this page is to share Pinoy experiences , learnings for cancer patients and their family performing role as caregivers or support in all forms.