Hi everyone, I’m new here :) My dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer of the oesophagus in March 2022. Since then he’s responded really well to a series of different treatments, we’ve had ups and downs with side effects but generally he’s done so well which I feel is down ....
KatieGee 14 days ago
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My wife as stage 4 bowel cancer and is very ill the palliative nurse are saying prepare for the worst. But I can't get my head around it She was given months to live in may 2021 buts as fought so much I know that she will pass but finding ....
Stephen301165 2 years ago
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Do you have ideas about how palliative and end of life care research could be improved? Palliative and end of life care is an under-researched area. Currently, too many people are dying without getting the care they need at the end of life. We want to help change ....
admin 2 years ago
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My dad was last year diagnosed with heart failure has been seeing cardiologist every month since, gradually he started retaining fluids and had odema in legs feet and hands. In january he was also diagnosed with vascular dementia.He was put on what is called virtual ward where we had to ....
218021 2 years ago
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New to this not sure how it works was cancer free from 3 and a half years told yesterday it’s back they are givein me chemo to help with the pain but have give me a year to live on my own and don’t no how I am feelin lost ....
Kaz71 3 years ago
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My mum has overian cancer stage 3. She's weak so don't think she can have chemo. We hope she will be home next week. I'm not sure off plan as their are a few things the doc has said about maybe to then have chemo. The who thing is horrific ....
Kimnmum4 3 years ago
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Hello everyone, A survey has been launched this week to bring together organisations, individuals with breast cancer, carers and clinicians to identify their research priorities in the field of breast cancer surgery by Association of Breast Surgery with the Breast Cancer Surgery Priority Setting Partnership it is undertaking with ....
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Hannah11 4 years ago
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Hello everyone, James and Ana from The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are conducting interviews with people who have experienced a bereavement and perhaps have sought government financial help, including the Bereavement Support Payment. Who can take part · People of working age ....
Hannah11 4 years ago
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We’re here for you with the support you need, when you need it.Call the Marie Curie Support Line for practical information and emotional support. Whether you're approaching the end of life yourself, know someone who is, or are struggling with a bereavement, you're not alone. This Christmas, help is just a ....
Hannah11 5 years ago
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Hello everyone, Catherine Millington-Sanders from the Royal College of GPs and Adrian Tookman, Medical Director at Marie Curie invite you to a preview of the first edit of a short film titled ‘What matters to you’. The film aims to promote a new approach to Advance Care Planning (ACP) and ....
Hannah11 5 years ago
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