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Hello, my husband (71)was diagnosed with bowel cancer over 3 years ago. He had a large part of his bowel removed, and although did not require a stoma bag he struggled with toilet issues. Around this time we noticed a change in his personality, becoming...
Hi, my partner was diagnosed with thrombocytaemia eight months ago and is taking chemo, probably for life. His mood has changed, he is constantly angry and blames me for things that happened in the past, sometimes adding imaginary plots to the facts....
Hello my partner has cancer of the lungs I have never been in this kind of situation before and I feel so useless I just wish I could help in anyway please if anyone has advice or tips it would be so appreciated Please I am begging at. This poi...
hi not sure if im posting in the right place, but i need help with my emotions, i feel i cant really talk to anyone, my mother got diagnosed with AM last week , and i cant get my head around it she is 63 and has other health issues shes constanlty in...
Hi Everyone, I am new to this , It is my partner whom has Clear Cell Carcinoma of the ovaries , our lives have been turned upside down since January this year .
My hair initially grew back well after chemo. Now it’s becoming increasingly superfine, thinning and I have bal patches here and there. To make it look anything like reasonable I have to use far too many products on it. Are there any specific hairdressers...
Hi. I had a mastectomy less than 2 weeks ago. Today for check up to be told no spread of cancer take this tablet every day for 5 years. See you in 6 months. Just doesn’t seem right. Wound is still swollen and I feel she’ll shocked.
I am looking for some support for a friend and her husband who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer 3 weeks ago and has already begun palliative RT and other treatments to ease suffering. He's currently in hospital and I think the short term plan...
I have custody of my 3year old grandson and I start aggressive course of both radiotherapy and chemotherapy on the 9/5/22. I need to attend treatment every day for 6weeks and wanted to know if I can get childcare for my grandson as his current preschool...
My husband passed away this week and although we are all obviously upset we knew that it was terminal and were somewhat prepared. My dilemma is about my children. I have an 11 year old and 14 year old who will be sitting GCSE next year. School holidays...
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