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Experiences with my JEJ (jejunostomy) tube, as part of my head and neck cancer journey

When I ended up with a JEJ tube, I got raised eyebrows from many of the medical staff looking after me. This blog covers how this happened, and my efforts to deal with it.

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My Journey over 9 years ago
my myeloma

cant have bone marrow transplant

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cant have bone marrow transplant over 9 years ago
Stoma gas relief

Recently prescribed an unexpected drug for a very annoying gas/wind problem that had a very positive and quick result...

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The Wind in the Bowels over 9 years ago
Cancer Bugger Off

a poem

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cancer bugger off over 9 years ago
Running from the Big C

My blog is about how my cancer effects me

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Wednesday over 9 years ago
chinup 2015

I have been writing poems instead of a diary. Diagnosed with cancer in my jaw I had major surgery and currently having 30 RT sessions. All my poems can be read at http://chinup2015.blogspot.co.uk

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Poem 07 Chin up over 9 years ago
Route 72

British Expat experiencing the challenges of living in the Netherlands and caring for my Dutch husband who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer.

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Why Route 72.? over 9 years ago
Brain, bladder and bravery

Caring for an elderly parent with two types of cancer (so far). Also caring for my elderly mother with dementia.

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Dad - The saint - digger d & mum - smiler over 9 years ago

Help us do whatever it takes, because we’ve never been needed more.

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