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Sorry this is long, but here's my story so far I had routine bloods in January, docs phoned 3 days later concerned that something was high, sent a week later for Ultrasound, docs rang with results saying there was something on the kidneys and liver...
Hello . My dad is in hosp and end of life . We are trying to find information for any night support care workers in our area so we can get him home so sorbs his final days .. can you advise if a register is available where we can get any support pls...
I have Stage 3 colon cancer. The tumour was removed in March and I'm currently in my 5th week of Copax Chemo, which is doable but tough. I come from a scientific background and my wife is a physician. The MacMillan Community Forum is a great place for...
I know this is really incredibly trivial context wise but, although it'll be ages before I can go anywhere, I'd love to renew my passport - it ran out during Covid when this thing (squamous cell maxilla in Jan 21 followed by nasal in April 22) kicked...
My wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer and a separate lung cancer I'm struggling at the moment god knows what's going on with her state of mind I have been off work for 5 weeks now but will have to return soon we are on our own no family and a...
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
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