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Ahhh, so sorry to hear that @arpie 😔 He obviously didn't let it get in the way of his dreams which is absolutely amazing. What a champion indeed 🥇
Lovely to hear that you're doing well and that this forum has helped you so much 🩷

I am going fine, but sadly, my hubby passed away 2 years ago from Mets, after 10+ years clear of stomach cancer (he had most of his stomach removed yet got back to competing in triathlons again, even winning World Championships!)   What a champion.

The support I received from my friends here was just amazing 

take care

@arpie I hear you loud and clear on your first point! In saying nothing, implies they want to just ignore it 😬 Maybe they don't want to upset you by discussing it, but it's very important to show support by asking how you're going (and in your case your hubby).
How ARE you and your hubby doing? That must've been just devastating! I can only imagine being sent into such a spin. 

@Blossom1961 Yes, I don't think people know how to handle the situation. I'm sure they have sympathy, but they just don't have a complete understanding of how complex things are and I guess that's fine. I'm happy for you that you were able to make friends on here. That's such a blessing to have people that have walked, or are walking the same path 😊
I hope your treatment went well today and you don't get too many 'after effects' 😬 Great news that you will keep your hair 😊 All the very best on your journey 🩷

@LeighLeigh - Yep - I was definitely surprised at who hung around & stepped up to the plate & supported me/us (my husband had cancer too) & who disappeared  :(  Some don't know 'what to say' so they say NOTHING - and that really hurts.   

But as @Blossom1961 said - it is amazing the 'new buddies' that you make (particularly here on this forum) where many of us have made seriously good friendships that we maintain offline as well, we even meet up in person & catch up.  (I spent a week in Darwin before Covid, with a buddy from here!) and can't wait to do it again!!  ;)   I caught up with Blossom1961 last year when I was in Vic - and it was just so good, putting a face to the lovely person I'd been chatting with for a few years xx 

Feel free to put up any comments that you'd like re helping your cousin thru her treatment, as you went thru it too xx ....

We started a 'carer' private group a while back - as it can be a minefield navigating all the bumps, specially getting on to Care Plans & assistance in the home etc  specially at the pointy end .... I am sure you would have some real gems of info that could help others who are doing the same!  

Take care 

@LeighLeigh I had friends drop away but picked up others who have been absolute gems. I am the buddy @arpie was referring to but I have been told I will probably keep my hair. Lovely caps. 

Thank you. There's no rush with this. 

@LeighLeigh - That would have been tough on you, supporting your cousin thru her journey with her ups & downs - and she would have SO appreciated it - it is also an honour too, caring for a sick relative/buddy xx

Maybe if you copy & paste your same post onto the "Metastatic Cancer'' Category as well, you may get a quicker response ..... I am sure you'll be able to find a good hope for those lovely hats here ;) 
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/categories/metastatic-breast-cancer

I have messaged one buddy who I thought may be interested. ...  tho she is having treatment today & may take a couple of days to get back to you.  

take care xx

Hi June1952,

Thankyou for your reply 😊
I am in a capital city and I did think of McGraths. I had a search around online before posting here and couldn't find any info other than cash donations. I do have a breast care nurse contact who is available on certain days only. If it turns out that nobody here would like them, then I'll get in contact with her for advice. 

That is very generous @LeighLeigh.  As you are in a capital city if you don't get any response on here you may like to contact a McGrath Breast Care Nurse or take them to a local cancer centre.