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Side effects from obinutuzumab

Hi has anyone had any admissions to hospital due to temperature when starting obinutuzumab

Hi has anyone had any admissions to hospital due to temperature when starting ob...

Hd07

•3 years ago

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How to care for cancer patient when I have a cold

Hello, I'm new here. I am caring for my husband who has just started his cancer (Barrett's Esophagus) treatment this Monday (3 radiotherapy sessions and 1...

Hello, I'm new here. I am caring for my husband who has just started his cancer ...

Notknowmuch

•4 years ago

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Carer's Rights day

Hi all, It is Carer's Rights Day on the 30th of November and we at Leukaemia Care would love to hear from anyone caring for someone with leukaemia. You...

Hi all, It is Carer's Rights Day on the 30th of November and we at Leukaemia Ca...

KnitEatCrochetRepeat

•5 years ago

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In the arms of an angel

Three days ago my beloved father passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is now in a better place, resting, free of pain. I want to thank all of you for your...

Three days ago my beloved father passed away peacefully in his sleep. He is now ...

NickiePaG

•7 years ago

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Too long of a post?

I have another CLL site I was on, American version. A famous doc who has CLL wrote a post about how smart it is to take your shoes off before entering house. I...

I have another CLL site I was on, American version. A famous doc who has CLL wro...

greygirl

•7 years ago

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Open communication is best when sharing news of your cancer with your teenage or young adult children

'Every year around 21,000 teenagers and young adults in Australia are told their parent has cancer. The need to care for their parents often disrupts these...

'Every year around 21,000 teenagers and young adults in Australia are told their...

AussieNeil

Administrator•8 years ago

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Learning How to Deal with Cancer and Cancer Patients by Being a Caregiver to Loving Family Members

In 1996, my dear sweet Mother was diagnosed with CLL. The first person in our family to have Leukemia and only a few to have other cancers. When I say "Family"...

In 1996, my dear sweet Mother was diagnosed with CLL. The first person in our fa...

fayeander

•8 years ago

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Trails and Trials

Guest blogger, Susan Bottega, shares the trail and trials that cancer has imposed upon her and her husband. She writes, "We have come to understand each other...

Guest blogger, Susan Bottega, shares the trail and trials that cancer has impose...

mcints2

•10 years ago

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Care Partners need care, too

Announcing a new Care Partner Center! Patients need care, support, service, and advocacy....and so do the Care Partners who care for them. This is for you!...

Announcing a new Care Partner Center! Patients need care, support, service, and ...

mcints2

•10 years ago

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More from the perspective of a caregiver

Here's a link to the latest blog from my wife, Esther, who has supported me with CLL since 1996 and myelofibrosis since 2011:...

Here's a link to the latest blog from my wife, Esther, who has supported me with...

andrewschorr

•10 years ago

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My Wife, Esther, Shares Perspective of Cancer Caregiver

I am so proud of my wife of 29 years, Esther, for being a panelist at a recent town meeting for CLL patients in Seattle and being open about her experience as...

I am so proud of my wife of 29 years, Esther, for being a panelist at a recent t...

andrewschorr

•10 years ago

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My Dad's had chemo for first time and he cannot walk easily, cannot sleep due to swelling/water retention? Any ideas or help please.

daughterjerry

•10 years ago

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What an interesting and informative day I've had at the Cambridge meeting, accompanied my Mum we both found it very helpful - thank you

An amazing support group

VikkiM1

•10 years ago

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Do governments give enough priority to caring for carers?

The situation in which carers find themselves in Australia will be in common with other countries with ageing populations. Australia's new federal government...

The situation in which carers find themselves in Australia will be in common wit...

AussieNeil

Administrator•10 years ago

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What can I do for a wart that catches on everything?

I have a wart and my dr refuses to remove it and it's catching on everything! It's very painful what can I do for it?

I have a wart and my dr refuses to remove it and it's catching on everything! It...

Sassy_mommy

•10 years ago

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How to Be a Valuable Advocate for Your Loved One - Patient Power Video

Particularly for the carer givers amongst us, in this Patient Power video, Andrew Schorr interviews Sherea Cary, of Houston, Texas who shares how she took on a...

Particularly for the carer givers amongst us, in this Patient Power video, Andre...

AussieNeil

Administrator•10 years ago

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Macmillan, Help us make a difference for working carers

This week is Carers Week. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the vital contribution made by people looking after a loved one who is ill, frail or disabled. But...

This week is Carers Week. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the vital contributio...

HAIRBEAR_UK

Founder Admin•11 years ago

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Macmillan, Challenge The Caring Crisis

"Almost a million people in England help care for a friend or family member with cancer. But they’re not getting the support they need. Help us change this....

"Almost a million people in England help care for a friend or family member with...

HAIRBEAR_UK

Founder Admin•11 years ago

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Wife of sufferer

My Husband was diagnosed almost 2 years ago at the age of 71, as with others it was picked up in his annual MOT and came as a shock! our first appointment was...

My Husband was diagnosed almost 2 years ago at the age of 71, as with others it ...

engineer

•11 years ago

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What support will my mum need when she has treatment

My mum was diagnosed will CLL over 7yrs ago and so far has not had to have treatment; her white cell count has steadily increased and her spleen is enlarged so...

My mum was diagnosed will CLL over 7yrs ago and so far has not had to have treat...

roo174

•11 years ago

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CLL Support

Caregivers posts

Side effects from obinutuzumab

How to care for cancer patient when I have a cold

Carer's Rights day

In the arms of an angel

Too long of a post?

Open communication is best when sharing news of your cancer with your teenage or young adult children

Learning How to Deal with Cancer and Cancer Patients by Being a Caregiver to Loving Family Members

Trails and Trials

Care Partners need care, too

More from the perspective of a caregiver

My Wife, Esther, Shares Perspective of Cancer Caregiver

My Dad's had chemo for first time and he cannot walk easily, cannot sleep due to swelling/water retention? Any ideas or help please.

What an interesting and informative day I've had at the Cambridge meeting, accompanied my Mum we both found it very helpful - thank you

Do governments give enough priority to caring for carers?

What can I do for a wart that catches on everything?

How to Be a Valuable Advocate for Your Loved One - Patient Power Video

Macmillan, Help us make a difference for working carers

Macmillan, Challenge The Caring Crisis

Wife of sufferer

What support will my mum need when she has treatment

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