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Hi my husband has recently been diagnosed with Meso (Pleural), he is 67 years old & was exposed to asbestos between 1970 - 1978 when as apprentice joiner had to cut up Asbestolux on a circular saw, he was never made aware of the dangers - no masks, no...
Hi I'm new the group - was diagnosed back in October after a very protracted investigation. Has anyone had any issues with blood counts - either platelets or red cells? I was relieved to have my first immunotherapy back in December but this was paused...
Hi, I did put something in “new here” but this is probably better place as it’s about treatment. Hubby started immunotherapy 13th April, and had his second cycle yesterday. A few days after first cycle he got a very sore mouth full of ulcers. We spoke...
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Hi Have found my way here as I come to terms with end of life stage of my Father in Law’s cancer diagnosis. Originally diagnosed in 2019 he qualified for surgery at Basingstoke and went on to have 18 months of cancer free living before symptoms started...
Hello everybody, I am writing on behalf of my fiancée who’s dad has been diagnosed with sarcomatoid pleural mesothelioma. He is 65 and was in good health but we think the cancer was potentially quite advanced when they found it. He was taken into hospital...
Hello everyone, I am new here, I’ve got the news of mesothelioma in December. Got immunotherapy but didn’t work. I will be on chemo soon. I’m feeling so sick all the time, would like only sleep… how I can make my life a bit easier…? I'm living alone and...
Hello, following chemotherapy my husband has been doing great, the treatment worked so well. 6 months on he has suddenly become breathless, poorly tummy at times, slight cough. An urgent scan has been requested and bloods. Just a bit worried incase...
Hi. I have just joined this forum looking to connect with others going through the same thing. My husband was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in early January (2023) and I am also looking after my mum, who has Alzheimer's. I thought I was coping...
Diagnosed a few weeks ago ,a bit overwhelmed by the number of things I have to think about,been offered immunotherapy next month ,are there any books etc out there helping you to prepare mentally and physically for the treatment?
