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"Hi Linda, I like to think we are pretty knowledgeable, kind and welcoming here too! :-)  Inspire is a great additional resource.  Amy"

"I really feel for caregivers, as it must be frustrating at times.  When I was finishing chemotherapy & radiation treatments there was a stretch where I couldn't eat or drink.  It was a combination of all the things already…"

"HI . I'd be happy to help if I can.The first concern would be whether or not your mom is and can drink? We always worry about dehydration so the main goal is to stay as hydrated as possible. Does she have an appetite/feel hungry? When she does…"

"Dear Faith, Another site I think you might really find helpful is www.inspire.com.  The posters are all patients or caregivers and are a wealth of knowledge and information; Everyone  there is extremely kind and welcoming, especially…"

"Hi, Faith I know first hand what that disease is like, My daddy had nsc lV w/ tumors on the brain, you need to arm yourself with all the information dealing with it.. its quick and sneaky. please take lots of pictures, video everything.. Pray Pray…"

"Hi faithfully your,   Like Niti implied, there are a lot of reasons why a person won't eat when they are going through treatment. Is she not hungry? Is she nauseas? Does her throat hurt too much to swallow? Does food taste funny?…"

"Won't or can't?  Those of us who have been caregivers can offer suggestions, but we will be much more helpful if we know if she won't or can't eat.  Please give us a little more info so we can better help…"

"Hi Faith, I know how hard it is to be the caregiver. Those of us who have been on both sides admit that the caregiver has the worst of the bargain. That being said remember to give yourself lots of slack. You can only do so much. Decisions that you…"

"Hi Faith, my mom was diagnosed 6 years ago with stage IV.  Her cancer also spread to the brain and I'm the decision-maker as well. You will find lots of support, education, and information in general on this site. I hate that this happened…"