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Hi. My mum, (82 years old) had bowl cancer 5 years ago. The cancer hit her again 3 years ago and both times she has undergone treatment and surgery. I’m really worried about her, as although I think she has been incredibly amazing throughout it all, I...
My mum has just been told that she may not have super long left, 3 months without treatment and longer with but we aren’t so sure how much longer that will be. I work because we need the money, I am saving for a mortgage. But I can’t let my mum suffer...
Hello, my wife comes to the end of her ovarian cancer treatment in February and I would love to take her away to Spain. We hope and pray all of the cancer will have gone , but at her last scan they said that there was just a small dot left . Please could...
I am being told that I have a case to answer regarding three absences in 12 months ! The first two were within 9 months of my completion of 6 months chemo and 5 days radiolotherapy my first absence was a cough/ chest infection which then triggered a...
I'm currently caring for my mum after a recent diagnosis of stomach and osophagus cancer. I was wondering if you do home visits as she's so unwell, to support us with finances, power of attorney, and housing.
My daughter has had thyroid cancer, she used to have life insurance with the Halifax, but they will no longer insure her. Can you suggest another company for her.?
Hi I’m searching for any forums that have advice on helping children or in my case a teenager to deal with my cancer diagnosis and treatment. My 13 year old is struggling with her emotions and we don’t know how best to help her
I don't know if am in the right section, but here goes. My family seem to be riddled with cancers. My three brothers have all had prostate cancer and survived . The eldest is now given months to live as amongst other illness he is dying of blood cancer...
My wife has uterine carcinosarcoma, terminal of course. She has had 3 sessions of chemo and we have a CT scan scheduled for 13/10. At this stage, chemo may be abandoned and her death managed. It is only palliative at this stage but is causing much distress...
I’ve finished chemotherapy and awaiting surgery but my emotions are all over the place. Is this normal?
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