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My 2 small grandchildren are 4 & 6 and I am trying to help to care for them . Mummy has just had a cancer diagnosis with a prognosis of 6-12 months to live. She is very down and because of medication, sleeps a lot. The 6 year old is matter of fact when...
Hi, I'm living with terminal head and neck cancer and would like to find a support group with persons that have a similar diagnosis. I was diagnosed Christmas Eve 2020. After a delay, due to COVID, my tumour was removed with the prognosis surgery would...
Hi All, Background: first time I've had someone who is close to me to have cancer and it's my Father. He was diagnosed with both brain and lung cancer abroad. My head is all over the place and have tried to come to terms with this recently, as much...
I was diagnosed with advanced prostate Cancer last February and up to now responded brilliantly to my hormone and steroids, now these are not working so well and chemo is on the cards. I have two young daughters that we haven't told due to many factors...
I've spoken to social services about help towards the cost of what I call practical help. When I was a carer for my Mum I had a direct payment card (Mum passed away on the 5 March), to pay for a window cleaner and a gardener, they also paid for field...
Hi, I had my last chemo in june 2017 I then had maintenance therapy for 2years till 2019. The travel Insurance questions ask was my last treatment for NHL 3-5 or 5-10 years ago. The price difference is huge. My question is, is maintenance therapy classed...
my dad recently went for a CT scan due to suffering with stomach cramps for over a year. Stupid I know! He has now been referred to a urological surgeon and I am now terrified and cannot sleep with worry. I have researched the consultant and know he specialises...
Hi My partner had testicular cancer in 2020. He had an orchiectomy and chemotherapy. Thankfully he has been in remission since the summer of 2020. He does though still have psychological/emotional difficulty coming to terms with his surgery in particular...
I was diagnosed with terminal cancer 3 years ago, and given a poor prognosis. I am on chemo again, and doing as ok as can be. Unfortunately my brother in law has recently been given 8 weeks to live following unsuccessful bowel cancer treatment and my...
My wife has cancer that has returned but she doesn’t want her children to know I am terrified
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