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Dining with an Ostomate - "...a quick and easy way to get food inside me, even when I might not have much appetite."

Posted 3 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

Earlier this month , Debbie, our resident ‘Ostomate chef’, shared with us a little about her struggles and how she’s coped with eating following an ileostomy earlier this year, and an extremely nutritious ‘Super Green Soup’ recipe. This week she’s back to talk about how she reintroduced fruit into her diet , and shares with us two rather tasty smoothie...
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"...if you were to see me naked, I look the same as before." - Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

Posted 9 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

It’s April, and with it Testicular Cancer Awareness Month . To recognise this, I thought I’d share with the Community a few positive stories, anecdotes and ‘words of wisdom’ from our Testicular cancer group. Enjoy, and if you’ve been affected by testicular cancer and wish to share something, go ahead and do so using the comments section below. ...
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Get to know the Expert: Hannah (Ask a Physio)

Posted 12 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

One of my favourite aspects of the Community is the fact our members can put any questions they have about cancer to one of our various experts through the Ask an Expert section of our site. Whatever your situation, wherever your location - you can simply log onto the Community and access support from a professional. Want to know more about Experts...
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Dining with an Ostomate - "What I didn't find was any decent recipes for tasty meals..."

Posted 17 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

Debbie, known to the Community as Jersey Lily , is an Ostomate. She’s also a real ‘foodie’, so off the back of a temporary ileostomy earlier this year, she found it difficult to find tasty and suitable recipes anywhere. Debbie though powered through, adapting a few of her favorite recipes, and discovering new ones suitable for an Ostmate. This week...
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"Be kind to yourself and take a break." - Wellbeing Wednesdays: March

Posted 20 days ago

by Jimmy - Macmillan

April's here, so without further ado here’s a summary of March’s 'Wellbeing Wednesday tips' on improving your wellbeing and staying positive... Getting in touch with your creative side can help your wellbeing. Whether it’s painting, making music or writing poetry – get those creative juices flowing and Express yourself ! Picture yourself somewhere...
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