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Hello. I posted on the forum and a kind person suggested I ask the question here as well. I hope that’s ok? BACKGROUND I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in October 2020. Following surgery it was graded pT3N1 M0 R0 mid rectal tumour. I then had 6...
Hi there, I was wondering if any one could advise me - 2 years in to an ocular melanoma diagnosis and treatment - radiotherapy and 4 surgeries, my vision is constantly changing and I can't afford to keep swapping my lenses, has any one received any financial...
I was diagnosed with womb cancer. Had a hysterectomy, followed by 25 sessions radiotherapy plus 2 brachytherapy. This was all between June and October of 2025. I was fine apart from problems with my back which seemed to be caused by lying on a hard surface...
I’m struggling with my Dad. So much to say. Brief intro. Dad had a scab type spot on the right side almost just behind centre of his head for years. Was getting bigger and bigger. Mum died suddenly and unexpectedly at home. Scab became large, went...
Hi I had treatment for Head and Neck cancer a few months ago. This involved reconstructive surgery after a tumour was removed, along with most of my lower jaw (so all my teeth too). The "flap" created from my leg bone and tissue is still - nearly 6...
What help if any is there for a cancer sufferer facing a legal case over a stupid boundary, i have been receiving treatment for 13 years and have no cure, I'm mentally knackered, tired of dealing with the claimants as known over the issue, I'm financially...
I have recently received a diagnosis of Myelofibrosis and my haematology consultant advised me that one of her haematology nurses would be referring me to MacMillan for some support, I haven’t received any communication as yet and wondered if you could...
My husband has mixed lung cancer that has traveled to his brain. He is just finished his third round of chemotherapy and took the chemotherapy tables and steroids at home . His behaviour is awful and I can’t seem to say or do anything without him...
Hi I am looking after my wife who has Stage 4 Breast Cancer that has spread to her liver & bones. She has ascites too now and has to have fluid drained from her stomach. Recently she has turned against me and although I have supported her throughout her...
My father is 89 and lives alone, almost 300miles from me. He recently had radiotherapy for parotid gland cancer and thankfully the tumour has shrunk for now. Currently he is losing weight, not sure he's eating properly and has a lot of pain. He is very...
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