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Hi, my brother has stage 4 kidney cancer, he lives in a flat up 2 flights of stairs. He only goes out for hospital visits with the help of an ambulance crew and a piece of equipment to get him down the stairs. He lives on London. My mum lives in Yorkshire...
I have recently been diagnosed with Cancer seeing a specialist on Friday my 13 year old is refusing school because he is worried about me and also he has his own issues ADHD I want some advice what I can do to stop school for the time being knocking on...
Hello, I was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer that has spread to the omentum (10 days ago) During that appointment we were told that a macmillan nurse would be in contact following an MDT meeting that was held on the 16th of October. This has not...
Hello. I've just started chemo and need my hair cut. I don't want to go to a salon where they may not be aware of the needs; no hot water, not pulling the hair, the hair dryer etc etc I'm wondering if there is a list of home hair dressers who have...
Hi, My mum has lost her eyelashes and eyebrows. It’s getting her down. Do you have any brands you could recommend for eyelash/eyebrow replacement? I’ve done a bit of research but there doesn’t seem to be a lot out there. I also don’t want to get her...
Hello I was hoping someone here can advise on what to purchase to help keep the toilet lid and seat up? With the ease of un-attaching it for others? One toilet household and unfortunately upstairs. My dad had just recovered from prostate cancer but...
Hi i’m asking for some advice please, my partner has just found out his father has cancer he has been putting on a brave face to please others :( fact is it’s hit him really hard… as his girlfriend i’m trying my best to be there for him and support him...
Hello. I am a 31-year-old woman who has just started my master's degree in the UK. I came here since I may need someone to talk with, but I don't know how I can find the right person. This August, my mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She is...
Hi. I don't know what I'm meant to say in here and apologise in advance because I feel like I'm about to moan and whinge but I honestly don't know where to start or what to expect. My husband was told he has cancer 4 weeks ago and our heads are spinning...
Hi all, I had a telephone interview with a PiP advisor earlier today and was left absolutely exhausted! Is it normal that they pish you to continue for over an hour? I've had two lobectomies and suffer with breathlessness which she could hear. I explained...
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