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My diary as a prostate cancer inpatient at an NHS Cancer Centre

This is an account of 3 days/2 nights in May 2015 at an NHS Cancer Centre for radiation treatment. Tried to make my comments as accurate & upbeat as possible. You can access my cancer diagnosis & earlier treatment in my profile.

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Three days of brachytherapy, NHS hospitality and all that jazz! over 11 years ago
Tarceva....12th monthly cycle

Tarceva, side effects and benefits and thanks

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Tarceva..one year on. over 11 years ago
My dad

My dads been diagnosed with bowel cancer

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My dad over 11 years ago
Losing my brother

Earlier this year I received the most heart retching telephone call from my little brother. He had been diagnosed with cancer of the bladder. Each day with him is a bonus and I try to make each one count.

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Each day is precious over 11 years ago
FEC Chemotherapy 6 session diary

I kept a diary of my 18 weeks treatment. It might be useful for those going through it. Obviously, it's written from a male perspective, but it could be a useful resource nonetheless.

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My 18 week FEC treatment diary. over 11 years ago
My Dad

How to care for my Dad during chemo

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My Dad over 11 years ago
An 80% Success Story

My family's encounter, battle and hopeful farewell to cancer

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An 80% Success Story over 11 years ago
Double tit

Recovery mode

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Life after radio over 11 years ago

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