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hello i would like some practical advice i have just finished chemo and am awaiting surgery for rectal anal cancer and i would like to know more about how to dress discretely with things like swimwear and yoga . i would alsolike to know about travelling...
I am a month post op from a robotic lobectomy on one of my lungs to remove a cancerous tumour. It was successful and there is no sign of cancer in the lymph nodes so no further treatment apart from monitoring is needed. I cried with relief when I was...
Hi, I've been only just diagnosed with breast cancer and am currently waiting for my next appointment which is delayed due to the doctor's strike. I'm trying to be proactive and follow my own prehab program (my hospital doesn't run one). Are there...
Hello, I am seeking some advice about travel services. My father has oncology appointments at various hospitals (Kingston/ St George's/ Royal Marsden). Transportation is becoming a challenge for my mum to manage as his mobility as become reduced and...
Do Macmillan offer a reflexology service to treat severe neuropathy or can you recommend someone in Cardiff. Many Thanks
Hello, I’m sorry to reach out I understand everyone is so busy but I can’t manage to help my husband and what to do? I don’t know who to ask I’m struggling so much and have been for a very long time in brief husband diagnosed prostrate c (picked up...
Hello, My mum was diagnosed with stage 4 sarcoma cancer in January. It is spreading aggressively and she has now been given months to live. She has been in hospital for the last 5 days relying on oxygen and pain medication. Next week we will discuss...
Hi I am living with stage 4 kidney cancer since Sept 2020 and had a nephrectomy in Oct 2020. In May 2021 I had successful stereotactic radio surgery on two small brain metastases. All my mri scans since (last 19 3 23) have shown stability with no new...
hello I'm new to this site so a little background.... my 77 yr old mum has just been diagnosed last week with lung cancer and a secondary cancer in her lower spine, she is currently in hospital due to spinal compression from the lesion on her spine ,...
Hello My dear sister has been diagnosed with secondary brain cancer and has asked to be taken home. Care is on the way and daughters in attendance. She would rather that I didn't visit but I am sure that there are useful things that I could send to cheer...
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