Judy Waite

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    judithwaite
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    Hi Mike,

    I am sorry to hear that your wife is struggling with infections at present. I hope that they can get on top of things soon for her at the hospital. It must be very hard for you all as a family. You are trying to support your wife and daughter and look after yourself too.

    Do you have a Maggies Centre at your hospital, or locally. If you do they offer support to children and young people whose parents have cancer. They can take part in Kids’Days which apparently run quarterly at some centres. You can find information on their website. http://Www.maggiescentres.org.

    All the best and keep on doing the great job you are doing for your family. I hope you can find a way forward to help your daughter at this difficult time.

    Best wishes

    Judy

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    judithwaite
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    I dont think you are being ‘weak and useless’. You need to be kind to yourself as a carer. Its all very overwhelming at the beginning. With a range of emotions and it can be a bit of a roller coaster.

    Things will settle down for your husband and you will hopefully come to terms with his diagnosis. My husband is on 2nd line treatment now. We have always found the clinical nurse specialist very helpful. The myeloma uk website is also a very helpful resource. As Teresa says it is a long term condition and you will pace yourself in the end.

    Best wishes to you both

    Judy

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