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My brother has stage 4 cancer and is now at end of life, went into the hospice earlier this week. There’s been a little friction over visiting as he gets tired, confused etc. his second wife says she is his next of kin and she gets to decide who can visit...
Hi My partner has lung cancer which has spread now to other parts. He has just had a stay in a hospice due to him deteriating quickly not eating drinking or taking meds and i was not coping.I did think they would keep him in there but it seems not. He...
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma and wondered if this entitles me to a free NHS prescription card? Many thanks
Could you tell me if it is possible to get some kind of card to take with us into a Cafe or Restaurant if we want to eat out. My husband has been treated for Mouth Cancer under his tongue and as a result of the Radiotheraphy has no Saliva in his mouth...
My son’s partner is likely to receive a diagnosis of terminal cancer this week as chemo hasnt worked. He would like them to get married. Is this possible in hospital
Hi, my dad has pancreatic cancer, untreatable, he's on palliative care, refusing any support from carers or district nurses, we were lucky to be able to get him to hospital st the start of this journey and it took for weight loss, banana yellow skin and...
Hi my name is Kevin I’m wondering if I can chat with someone about how I’m feeling about my upcoming operation,I’ve got really anxious about it, I’m type 2 diabetic and bloods are elevated
please can you help me apply for a toilet card many thanks
I have neuroendocrine tumours i have one in my bowel which cannot be removed I work full time but lately I have become very tired and feeling a bit unwell and I’m worried what would happen if I have to give up work or cut down my hours i have never...
We found out yesterday that my dads cancer has spread & there us no longer anything they can do. My dad is panicking about wills and getting everything sorted. Can anyone advise where we might be able to get help with this please. Abbi
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