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Pelvic Radiation Disease Association
649 members
The PRDA community is a peer support group where people can ask questions and share their experiences as well as supporting each other in living with Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD). The group is run by the Pelvic Radiation Disease Association which is a UK based, patient-led charity set up to provide information and support to people who experience PRD following cancer treatment. PRD is a long-term side-effect (‘late effect’) affecting an estimated 100,000 people in the UK. We understand that people living with PRD can often have a complex set of symptoms which may affect their bowel, bladder, sexual and/or other functions for many years after radiotherapy. These symptoms sometimes only appearing several years or even decades after their radiotherapy treatment. PRD is defined as one or more ongoing symptoms of variable complexity that may affect people who have previously had radiotherapy to the pelvic region to treat their cancer. This includes pelvic radiotherapy for cancers of the colon, rectum, anus, prostate, testes, bladder, cervix and womb, but also total body radiotherapy and radiotherapy in the pelvic area for other primary and secondary cancers. Other words that are sometimes used to describe symptoms of PRD include: Radiation enteritis, Radiation proctitis, Radiation colitis, Radiation enteropathy, Radiation cystitis, Radiation cystopathy, Radiation-induced lumbar plexopathy and Pelvic insufficiency fractures.
Prostate Cancer Network
5,070 members
Newly diagnosed? On Active Surveillance? You've got brothers here! What's next after surgery or radiation? Impotent? Difficulty with Urine Control? Caregiver or Spouse? You are not alone, here. A friendly, safe, informal atmosphere where we can pick each other's brains. Your 24 hour online support group. Our community is run by Malecare Cancer Support. We are men, fighting prostate cancer, together.
Anticoagulation Support
3,829 members
The Anticoagulation Support community is for anyone impacted by a health condition such as atrial fibrillation, stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), aortic heart valve replacement, antiphospholipid syndrome and thrombotic disorders. These conditions can increase the risk of blood clots or thrombosis and may require anticoagulation therapy to treat or prevent blood clots from happening. Anticoagulant therapy is sometimes described as a blood thinner and can be given for a short period of time (to prevent clots after hip and knee replacement surgery) or long term for people with thrombotic disorders to prevent recurrence of clotting episodes. Some people may be offered anticoagulation medication when they are being treated for cancer. Anyone requiring anticoagulation therapy should discuss medication options with a health care provider and be given adequate information around the duration and monitoring of the treatment provided. In the UK, there are several oral anticoagulant medications available - Apixaban, Dabigatran, Edoxaban, Rivaroxaban and Warfarin. Heparin is given by injection. Anticoagulation Support aims to help individuals engage with people who have lived experience of living with a condition and being treated with anticoagulants. The site is moderated by HealthUnlocked with input from an anticoagulation patient expert and an anticoagulation healthcare professional. For information about anticoagulation therapy and related conditions visit.... NHS website - https://www.nhs.uk/ National Institute of Health and Care Excellence(NICE) - https://www.nice.org.uk
The Children's Trust
240 members
The Children’s Trust, Tadworth is a national charity working with children with brain injury. We are based at a 24 acre site in Tadworth, Surrey but offer our services to children from across the UK. We provide expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care to support children and their families. The Children's Trust has also developed The Brain Injury Hub which is an online information and advice service for parents and other family members and includes as well as developing an online community and includes Health Unlocked.
Arthritis Action
7,596 members
Arthritis Action is a UK charity that promotes a self-management approach to managing all types of arthritis which encompasses diet, nutrition, weight management and exercise for physical and mental well-being. We aim to give people the tools and knowledge through evidence-based research to minimise pain and live happy and fulfilling lives. For more information, visit arthritisaction.org.uk As well as a wealth of information we share with all, we also offer membership with additional benefits including two subsidised physical therapy sessions, exercise classes, priority booking on our self-management events, twice-yearly digital magazine, access our personalised pathway programme, and one-to-one healthy eating and weight management advice from our Dietitian. Visit arthritisaction.org.uk or email info@arthritisaction.org.uk for more info.
Chronic Pancreatitis Support
882 members
Welcome to the Chronic Pancreatitis Support community, here to support anyone impacted by chronic pancreatitis and related conditions, such as EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency). Whether you are looking for a diagnosis or currently on Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT), here you will find peers with whom you can share experiences, information and participate in research events within the community. This community is offered by Mission: Cure on the HealthUnlocked platform. We serve the patients & communities affected by recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis. Our impact extends to disease research and healthcare, applying innovative financing models to advance new therapies and cures. Beginning with chronic pancreatitis, we are committed to advancing new therapies and accelerating a cure for debilitating and untreatable diseases—within ten years. This community has been funded in part by Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc., a Nestlé Health Science Company. Anonymous data from the content shared in this community is used to improve the understanding of this condition.
SHARE Uterine Cancer Support
315 members
SHARE Uterine Cancer Support is a space where you can feel safe, supported, and empowered to tell your story and discuss your experiences with uterine / endometrial cancer, also known as womb cancer in the UK. SHARE peer volunteers, as well as other women just like you, are here to answer your questions and provide encouragement. For more information about SHARE, please visit us at: sharecancersupport.org. Whether you're a long-term survivor looking to inspire others or are newly diagnosed, you are very welcome here. Many of our community members have questions about experience with specific uterine cancer treatments like Paclitaxel, Carboplatin, Cisplatin, etc. You can type the name of the treatment you're looking for into the post search box to find all posts that reference these treatments. There is a lot of good information here from other patients, survivors, and caregivers on topics like stages and grades, histologic subtypes, radiation, genetics, and more. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to message an admin who will get back to you. This community is monitored Mon-Fri, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm ET. Any content reported outside of this timeframe may not be reviewed until the following business day.
Prostate Cancer Caregivers
879 members
Welcome to caregivers currently caring for loved ones with PCa. Spouses and partners...a safe, caring community for all of us. It's OK to think of "me." You can't help the man you love if you don't take care of yourself, too. Sign up for our newsletter at https://malecare.org/prostate-cancer-newsletter/
Active Surveillance - Prostate Cancer
648 members
Active Surveillance is about men diagnosed with prostate cancer, trying to maintain the highest quality of life and living long enough to die from something else. We're about supporting each other in a world where overtreatment is the norm and where people just don't understand why men with cancer might want to delay or avoid treatment.
Fight Prostate Cancer
2,844 members
This community is no longer actively moderated. Please visit the other prostate cancer community to continue receiving support: healthunlocked.com/advanced-prostate-cancer/posts/138237903/welcome-new-members
Advanced Prostate Cancer
21,583 members
A friendly prostate cancer support group where we can pick each other's brains. Our 24-hour online support group. Talking about advanced prostate cancer is a powerful tool. Malecare Cancer Support runs our community. We are people fighting prostate cancer together.
Global Lung Cancer Coalition
334 members
Global Lung Cancer Coalition is a community dedicated to providing reliable information and support to its members
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