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Hi, I’ve been told after two years of having immunotherapy for metastatic lung cancer that I am in remission. My head understands that this is good news and when I tell family and friends they get very excited. However, I’m finding it very difficult...
Hi. I am not sure wher or how to post this etc. however I was diagnosed with cancer of the colon a year ago . I have had surgery and chemotherapy and I have received excellent care. I am now being monitored. I am struggling with a kind of depression....
I have a job. Yeay! I am on ESA, have been for 3 years now, have done a trial at a job to see how I can cope with the work and it’s going ok (very very tired and some ligament problems but hoping to push through and keep going) but I don’t know the...
Hi I don't know if you are the right people to talk to but I have tried everything else.Here us my story.I have had cancer since 2017 when I had my kidney removed because of a tumour.I am 70years old and for the last 4 years approx. after having radiotherapy...
Hi. I’ve had a visit from my occupational therapist. She’s deemed my property as unsuitable due to my illness. today I’ve received a rehousing form via online to fill in and send back via online. I have collected all my medical records ready to email...
Hi, My brother has had a stage 4 diagnosis and is living at home with my elderly parents and is putting a lot of pressure on them and lashing out. Myself and my other brother are trying to be supportive but he's very angry and not really listening to...
I’m really struggling with anxiety after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma. I’ve reached out and have therapists booked. Just dealing with things daily is a real struggle on my mental health. I’ve never suffered with anxiety before so even that is...
Hi what’s the best travel insurance my husband has throat and neck cancer 3 years in remission , however is still not right to
Hi there My brother is currently in hospice, but is being sent home hopefully early next week. He and his long term partner would like to get married, but at home if possible, as he wouldn't be able to travel anywhere. One of his friends is a licensed...
Hello, My grandpa is in the hospital with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. He was taken to hospital for E. Coli infections that aren't going away. The hospital is eager to send him home but he is extremely weak, mobility being almost nil...
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