Hi, my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2018. He’s had 2 rounds of radiotherapy, one in 2018 and another a couple of months ago on the other lung as it is now in both lungs. He doesn’t have anymore treatment options left but we haven’t yet been given ....
MY2024 2 years ago
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My mother in law who is also my best friend as been asked if she wants to know her life expectancy she’s also been asked if she would like to discuss end of life along with other decisions connected with this, her answer is a definite NO. She is in ....
Kelly28 3 years ago
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My mother in law who is also my best friend as been asked if she wants to know her life expectancy she’s also been asked if she would like to discuss end of life along with other decisions connected with this, her answer is a definite NO. She is in ....
Kelly28 3 years ago
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Hi my mum has COPD and has had a lung removed due to cancer 5 years ago. She has just come out of hospital after being in for 2 weeks with pneumonia. She is now under the care of our local hospice. My husband 71 , had what they thought ....
Juedrops64 3 years ago
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Mum has been given 3 months to live. We were told 2/3 weeks ago now. Mum is becoming weaker but I worry more about her mental health. She has become very withdrawn and seems reluctant to talk. She is in bed most of the time and although she knows what ....
Pauline1 3 years ago
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Hi Everybody,The University of East London Research Team are looking for participants to help them with their research. They are looking to explore the experiences of men who have sex with men and the impact that a cancer diagnosis has on their sexuality and intimacy. If you would like to know more ....
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Brigette 4 years ago
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Last yr april I was rushed to hospital after collapsing and had to have an emergency brain tumour operation which went well but then told it was caused by cancer that spread from my lungs which is at stage 4 and terminal. Almost one yr on now I can feel ....
Emilios 4 years ago
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I have copd emphysema and so scared of getting worse dying leaving my kids. My sister who I am very close to has multiple myeloma we do not want to die And my husband has totally disengaged and just want to plan my funeral I asked if he would miss ....
Ronnie61 5 years ago
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Hi All,
We understand that living with terminal illness may mean that you are worried about either you or your family and friends getting Coronavirus (Covid-19) and so we wanted to share some information that you may find helpful - https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/coronavirus
Clare 5 years ago
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HiLast May I was diagnosed with 4 lung conditions, yes greedy I know lol, three of them are progressive and there is no treatment. This May I was put on oxygen. Now that it is obvious I am ill friends are leaving or even making excuses or down right lying, I ....
Reglois 6 years ago
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