the doctor called me earlier because im not been sleeping very well he said that I had counselling and arks me how that went i said it was hard and he said what i got out of it
I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for all the support, advice, and encouragement you’ve given me. It has brought me so much comfort during a very emotional time. I also wanted to share my experience of endometrial cancer in the hope that...
Hi all I am due to finish paclitaxel & carboplatin chemotherapy on 30th April. I have lost my hair which isn't particularly bothering me but my daughter is getting married on 19th July and I'm wondering if I'll have any hair by then or if I'll have...
I had chemotherapy and immunotherapy 9 days ago. Yesterday I started having cold like symptoms, cough runny nose. On the weekend I had an awful sore throat, nobody around me has a cold and I haven’t been anywhere! Has anyone else had this
My mum was diagnosed with endometrial cancer a few months ago. She’s about to start chemotherapy this week. It’s a bit nerve wrecking but we are staying positive especially as the first stage of treatment (surgery) went well. She’s being treated at...
I was diagnosed about a month ago with level 1a cancer, I am working full time and I just don't know how to feel about it all. I get very tired very easily but I just cannot give up working due to money worries. I feel trapped
Hi, I am writing on behalf of my mum Tina who is 79 years old and has been told she needs a bilateral nephrostomy. I know it’s a big ask but she would like to speak to someone who has had it done. She is very worried about the difficulty of day to...
So next Wednesday is my final chemo. It’s felt like a long journey with me having radiotherapy and brachytherapy with Cisplatin followed by the current Carboplatin/Paclitaxel regimen and I’m ready for a holiday. Can anyone tell me if there are any guidelines...
Hey. I’m Gem, I’m 35 and got diagnosed with Grade 2 womb cancer, I’m about to have my pre assessment for a hysterectomy and I’m so scared. . I’ve already been told by people we’re meant to care about me that “ just remember you don’t need it anymore...
Hi everyone, Just wanted to share a tip if, like me, you’re struggling to sleep in this heat. I’m four days post-surgery and had not managed to sleep much thanks to the heatwave and return of hot flushes. A very kind friend dropped off a medium sized...
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