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Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

Having heard lots of negative feedback regarding MLD, I was more than a little concerned when I developed Lymphodeema recently. I thought I had got off lightly...

Having heard lots of negative feedback regarding MLD, I was more than a little c...

Rosebud51

•11 years ago

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Has anyone any tips for coping with/improving periferal neuropathy

patsy3cats

•11 years ago

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a poem

JEAN JAMES JUNE 2013 MY JOURNEY BACK In the beginning the future shimmered from a distance Shapes, forms, thoughts struggling to take shape As...

JEAN JAMES JUNE 2013 MY JOURNEY BACK In the beginning the future shim...

jeanjames

•11 years ago

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Petechiae. Is it Leukaemia?

I have two purple pin prick spots of Petechiae on my chest. I have not been itching there, had any trauma to that area or had a cough/vomiting e.t.c. When I...

I have two purple pin prick spots of Petechiae on my chest. I have not been itch...

lb76696

•11 years ago

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Does anyone have any tips or bright ideas re being someone with cancer and also a carer.

In January of this year my husband and i had a really beneficial and relaxing trip to Penny Brohn but since then we have returned to what i can only describe...

In January of this year my husband and i had a really beneficial and relaxing tr...

Sequoia

•11 years ago

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need advice on my diet since operation?

can I eat foods like chopped tin tomatoes,fruit juices, Had most of my colon removed five weeks ago so need to be careful about including too much fibre in my...

can I eat foods like chopped tin tomatoes,fruit juices, Had most of my colon re...

jeanjames

•11 years ago

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Need to share my experiences with others.

Hi I am recovering from major operation five weeks ago - had most of my colon removed. Was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Thankfully there is no sign of...

Hi I am recovering from major operation five weeks ago - had most of my colon r...

jeanjames

•11 years ago

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Hi Everyone, I wondered about tiredness - how long does it take to recover from major ops? Its been 8 months since my last one.

I had my mastectomies last year and am now back at work getting on with my life.Understandably every ache and pain or symptom becomes a question mark about...

I had my mastectomies last year and am now back at work getting on with my life....

mariacpdb

•11 years ago

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Psychological effects of mastectomy

If anyone out there has had a mastectomy, I would be grateful for any advice re how you came to terms with the loss - of part of you, self image, fear of...

If anyone out there has had a mastectomy, I would be grateful for any advice re ...

amberdog

•11 years ago

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Looking for someone to point me in the right direction!

HELLO— My name is Mrellan Harahan and I am an American now residing in Malta. I have recently started a donation program for patients who...

HELLO— My name is Mrellan Harahan and I am an American now re...

maurie

•11 years ago

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Complimentary treatment for Lymphoedema?

Just when I thought i had come through the last of my treatment! Today i have been diagnosed with Lymphoedema. In the great scheme of things its very minor I...

Just when I thought i had come through the last of my treatment! Today i have be...

Rosebud51

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Effortless Fundraising

Hi Having attended many empowering courses and classes at the amazing Penny Brohn Cancer Centre, and met some wonderful people along the way, I feel I...

Hi Having attended many empowering courses and classes at the amazing Penny B...

Rosebud51

•11 years ago

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My partner has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer

Where can i find out more information and is anyone else here in a similar position?

Where can i find out more information and is anyone else here in a similar posit...

joexvx

•11 years ago

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'Healing' bra for use during radiotherapy?

I've heard there is a cotton bra recommended for use during radiotherapy to the breast. Cany anyone point me to it please?

I've heard there is a cotton bra recommended for use during radiotherapy to the ...

Jobridger

•11 years ago

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Posts - My Cancer Community | HealthUnlocked

My Cancer Community

All posts for June 2013

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

Has anyone any tips for coping with/improving periferal neuropathy

a poem

Petechiae. Is it Leukaemia?

Does anyone have any tips or bright ideas re being someone with cancer and also a carer.

need advice on my diet since operation?

Need to share my experiences with others.

Hi Everyone, I wondered about tiredness - how long does it take to recover from major ops? Its been 8 months since my last one.

Psychological effects of mastectomy

Looking for someone to point me in the right direction!

Complimentary treatment for Lymphoedema?

Effortless Fundraising

My partner has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer

'Healing' bra for use during radiotherapy?

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