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Hi, I had surgery for sinonasal SCC 16 months ago including reconstruction surgery on my face using a free flap from my arm. I am waiting for further surgery to debulk the flap. I am a woman in my early 50s. I am really struggling with the significant...
I’m 25 and my newly wife of two months who is also 25 has been diagnosed with a really aggressive cancer and I was told by her consultant that she is going to pass no matter what they do or try so I should try to prepare for the worst. I’m finding it...
My Partner is in final stages of lung cancer, we have chosen he goes into hospice as and when needed yet his family are opposed to this, the time is coming nearer and they are adamant he must not go in. Its OUR wishes that he does. How do we stand on...
Hi, I had a video appointment with my consultant/surgeon Wednesday 2nd November and he says I don’t need anymore scans etc now, because after my stomach was removed in April (stage 4 signet ring) he took 30 biopsies from lymph nodes and all came back...
Hi, I am new to all of this. Unfortunately my husband has been diagnosed with primary bone dedifferentiated chondrosarcoma on the 20th of this month and today we have been told that the cancer has gone to his lower back, lungs and lymph nodes. We...
Who can we call for support and advice when something new happens medically that we are unsure how to respond and it's out of hours/weekends? My elderly parents had a scare this eve with my Mum producing a horrid sticky mucous which she brought up that...
Hi my mum was diagnosed in June and commenced treatment in July. Her hearing wasn’t good in the first place but I’ve noticed her struggling more with her hearing lately, especially in the clinical environment where everyone wears masks. Perhaps...
Hello, I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in March this year, after going through chemotherapy and stem cell harvesting I’m waiting for SCT. My hobby is card making, the problem I have is constant back pain when sitting for an hour or so. Does anyone...
Hi, I was wondering if I could have some advice. My mum has been taken off Immunotherapy due it not working quick enough and she has her first round of Chemo next week. She already struggles getting up and down the stairs and I can imagine it's only going...
Hi. I’m hoping that you may be able to help. My father in law has awful discomfort sitting with the nephrostomy bags. He has 2. Do you know if there are any cushions or supports that can help him lean back in comfort? We have been searching online but...
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