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hi guys   im donna  my husband of 4 years has terminal cancer  , i have found that many friends have just disappeared over the last 12 months since his diognosis  and i will admit  i sometimes feel so alone , how eva we all have good days and bad days dont we , would be nice to meet others in the same situation  at moment husband is attending clatterbridge  on the wirral for treatment  to try and keep it at bay 

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    Hi Donna

    This melting away of friends happens to most of us with cancer, I think its because they dont know what to say, but if you had a broken leg they would be fine with that. I've found that if I make the effort, they are quite happy to meet up say for drinks, a music event or a BBQ but I make all the running. Of course I have a handful (3) of really good friends who are about all the time. I know somedays Im too rough to appreciate company but then there are good days too. All this also applies to my partner who like you is the unseen sufferer. I hope you are able to find people to speak to that understand. Kim

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    Hi Donna

    This melting away of friends happens to most of us with cancer, I think its because they dont know what to say, but if you had a broken leg they would be fine with that. I've found that if I make the effort, they are quite happy to meet up say for drinks, a music event or a BBQ but I make all the running. Of course I have a handful (3) of really good friends who are about all the time. I know somedays Im too rough to appreciate company but then there are good days too. All this also applies to my partner who like you is the unseen sufferer. I hope you are able to find people to speak to that understand. Kim

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