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Hi, My mum has just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. It is in the bowel and lungs ...I am devastated and do not know what I should say or do to help. We will know more about her treatment strategy in the coming weeks. What is worse is that I do not...
Hi there, My dad (93) has skin, lung and more recently, brain cancer. The brain cancer has caused a loss of vision and has left him very confused and physically weak. He is currently in a nursing home and the home have told us that he needs specialised...
Hi, I currently have my nan in hospital who’s has had cancer for the last 9 years ( stomach , and in few other places ) and has very slow progressed worse over the years. They have given a terminal diagnosis a couple of years ago and she has been on different...
My breast has changed drastically so now the affected breast has shrunken. I use a padded bra to even the appearance. I want to know is there is a brand of bra suitable to help me with my appearance?
I had diagnoses of cervical cancer 12 months ago and had a radical hysterectomy. I only took 4 months off work as I felt guilty about not being at work. I have been back in work now for a few months, however I just can not cope. I can't concentrate...
For the last 5 years my husband has been my carer full time. 2 months ago he was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer he's been given 12mths plus He felt he should contact carers to tell them but he hasn't heard anything back. So we are wondering...
My wife passed away on 15th June with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Although we knew it was bad she went very quickly. I know she was in a lot of pain but she would not let on. The problem I have is I do not feel no emotion. I just can not grieve which I...
I am recovering from stage 3 breast cancer following treatment and subsequent successful operation in 2021. Whereas I am grateful to be in recovery my life is consumed by dread and fear of the illness re emerging. I live every day in abject dread and...
My mum was diagnosed a few days ago with terminal liver cancer. I’m absolutely devastated. Her cancer is fast growing and she’s likely to be gone by next year. I’m only 26, it’s not fair that I’m going to lose my mum at such a young age. My mum was always...
Hello, My husband has just received an initial diagnosis but we don't have any information regarding treatments etc. as yet. Obviously this is distressing in itself but my particular query is resources to help support our teenage daughter who has...
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