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Hi I was wondering if you can loan/hire a reclining chair for my mum? She can’t get comfortable, however she went for her 2nd lot of chemo yesterday, and the chairs that they have are the only thing that gives her some relief. thanks in advance x
It’s been 12 months since my operation for cancer I signed consent just before Christmas and my pre op has ran out because it seems I will never get my reversal and my prostate operations .I am very depressed at times I am a prisoner in my house.If I...
Hi, my mam has recently passed away and I have a 2 year old little boy. He adored his grandma and I’m finding it difficult to explain to him that’s she’s now gone. Is there any advice or suggestions you may have about how I go about this with him? ...
I'm 36 got et how do I tell my mother without breaking her heart I know and understand with treatment this slow growing cancer can lead to a normal life
Hi I had breast cancer 5 years ago,having every treatment,chemo,radiotherapy ,mastectomy with reconstruction,herceptin,now I’m taking Anastrozole,and been having 6 monthly infusions of Zemita every 6 months for 3 years now I have now been diagnosed with...
My ex husband has a terminal brain tumour and less than one year. I have two children, 16 year old who is fully aware of the situation and an 8 year old with additional needs who hasn’t been told anything yet. They only see their dad every few months...
Next week will be the last wedding anniversary that I will spend with my wife who has less than 6 months left due to cancer. I would like to buy her something special that lets her know how I feel, but also makes her happy, but I am at a loss for ideas...
In july 2021 I have had my larynx removed and complete removal of my Tonge plus they have removed all the soft tissue in the area and did a and performed a tracheotomy I have never been a patient person but since the major operation it is almost zero...
Good Morning My dad has recently been diagnosed with SCLC. My dad now lives with me and I am his main carer. My dad is sleeping on a bed in the living room, he is reasonably mobile with short distances but has been suffering with panic attacks in regards...
I had a complete Laryngectomy 2 years ago and although I am coping OK I increasingly find that (particularly when I am busy environments) I become frustrated when my difficulty in verbal communication starts to cause delays for other people who may be...
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