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Since my diagnosis I’ve found it impossible to get insured for my holiday mainly because I’m still receiving treatment. Do you know of any companies that insure people with Cancer?
Hi everyone, , haven’t been on for a while but wanted to say please if you have any concerns about your condition don’t let yourself be brushed away. 3 years after my primary diagnosis I began experiencing pain in my right ribs radiating to my back. Went...
Anyone feeling lonely?
Hi, I'm new to this and not very good at it. I just wondered how long any of you have had to wait for chemotherapy after breast cancer. NICE recommend 31 days for the best outcome but I am at 28 days and there are no signs of me being offered it anytime...
Hi everyone. I have recently started a course of radiotherapy and was wondering what skin cream I can use to moisturise the area. Has anyone used something that really helped and made the skin feel good? Any tips generally would be really welcome. Thanks...
Hello, just wanted know if other people are currently working and how you get on with it. Not sure if this is the right place to post. I work at the restaurant of a hospital serve food, clean the place etc. Hard pressed to answer customers ‘How are you...
11th days recovery period - post surgery Lumpectomy and Sentinel Lymp Node Biopsy. Hello everyone im new here. Can't sleep .
I'm have a date for lumpectomy and they will also remove a couple of lymph nodes in a couple of weeks. I'm reading how you must keep the wounds dry. Any good advice on how best to do that when showering?
Well, I received a letter last week rejecting, again, my application for PIP. It was my last appeal, so I would have to apply again. I don't have the mental strength or will to apply again. I have called work & asked for work. I'll be doing 1 x 6hr...
Hi I was just wondering if Tamoxifen can make you gain weight? im going back to see my surgeon tomorrow so hopefully my results will be back from my lumpectomy and lymph node removal. I’ve been told I’ll be on a tablet for 10 years and I think it will...
