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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
6,156 members
For more than three decades, the OPA has fought against oesophageal and gastric cancers, raising awareness, supporting patients, caregivers and their families. Whether you are in the early stages or further along in your journey, the OPA is dedicated to offering support and guidance. We have prepared medically approved booklets and fact sheets all free of charge about the problems these types of cancer can generate, the pains that can be suffered and the effects on the digestive system that can be experienced. Informal meetings for patients and carers are regularly held at regional centres around the UK. OPA have introduced Zoom meetings with a Patient Buddy, please contact us if you would like further details. Call the cancer support helpline on 0121 704 9860 or email enquiries@opa.org.uk and we will be happy to arrange this for you. Instructions for Zoom - https://www.opa.org.uk/edit/files/zoom_instructions_v1.pdf Don't forget our very informative website www.opa.org.uk where you can obtain details of all meetings, useful resource and much much more. If you prefer to chat, our helpline number is 0121 704 9860 or you can email us at enquiries@opa.org.uk
Male Breast Cancer
109 members
A friendly, informal atmosphere where we can pick each other's brains. Our 24 hour online support group. Talking about male breast cancer is a powerful tool. Our community is run by Malecare Cancer Support. We are men, fighting breast cancer, together.
SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
6,710 members
SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer Support is a space where you can feel safe, supported, and empowered to tell your story and discuss your issues. SHARE peer volunteers, as well as other women just like you, are here to answer your questions and provide encouragement. Please visit our website to learn more: www.sharecancersupport.org. Many of our community members have questions about experience with specific metastatic breast cancer treatments like Ibrance, Herceptin, Verzenio, 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. Other topics in this community include mastectomy and double mastectomy surgeries, stages of metastatic breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer awareness, and more. As a community we have rules. Inappropriate, abusive or irrelevant posts, advertisements, and sexual photographs will removed, as will disrespectful or offensive comments on threads. Please respect the diversity of political, spiritual and nonspiritual beliefs of our users, and please note, we DO NOT permit messaging with a bias against any group of people. Any content on this site is NOT to be construed as medical advice! Members should always consult their doctors regarding a medical condition or treatment. Organizations must post events and services as individual users and avoid direct advertising. The views presented on this site do not represent the views of SHARE. This community is monitored Mon-Fri, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm ET. Any content reported outside of this timeframe may not be reviewed until the following business day.
Weight Loss Surgery Info
1,121 members
WLSinfo is a registered charity (no 1103151) set up and run entirely by volunteers and maintained by donations from members. Aims and Objectives of the Charity To become the premier UK source for information on Weight Loss Surgery. To provide an unbiased, clear presentation of facts on treatment choices. To inform the community of obesity and WLS related items in the popular media and professional publicationsquality weight loss surgery information To facilitate a user led support network, where users can provide mutual support and share information To empower people and allow them to become informed consumers of health care. To enable users to track other users' progress, through the use of journals, forums and chat. To make some of the web content available in other accessible formats Achieve high presence in search engine results.
Changing Faces
3,209 members
This community is for the 1.3 million people in the UK with a visible difference, from a mark, scar or condition that makes them look different. We provide advice, support and psycho-social services to children, young people and adults. We challenge discrimination and we campaign for Face Equality: a world that truly values and respects people who look different We want a future where everyone with a visible difference on their face or body has the confidence, support and opportunity to lead the lives they want. If you would like to talk to someone, Changing Faces offers the Support and Information Line in the UK, for people affected by any visible difference caused by a mark, scar or condition, whether on the face or body, and families and friends. To get in touch with us, please follow this link: https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/services-support/support-information-line/
SHARE Breast Cancer Support
2,405 members
SHARE Breast Cancer Support is a space where you can feel safe, supported, and empowered to tell your story and discuss your issues. SHARE peer volunteers, as well as other women just like you, are here to answer your questions and provide encouragement. Please visit our website to learn more: www.sharecancersupport.org. Many of our community members have questions about experience with specific breast cancer treatments like Tamoxifen, Xeloda, Letrozole, Fulvestrant, 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 DCIS, mastectomy/double mastectomy surgery, inflammatory breast cancer, taxol, breast lumps, breast cancer stages, and more. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to message an admin who will get back to you. As a community we have rules. Inappropriate, abusive, or irrelevant posts, advertisements, and sexual photographs will be removed, as will disrespectful or offensive comments on threads. Please respect the diversity of political, spiritual and nonspiritual beliefs of our users, and please note, we DO NOT permit messaging with a bias against any group of people. Any content on this site is NOT to be construed as medical advice! Members should always consult their doctors regarding a medical condition or treatment. Organizations must post events and services as individual users and must avoid direct advertising. The views presented on this site do not represent the views of SHARE. This community is monitored Mon-Fri, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm ET. Any content reported outside of this timeframe may not be reviewed until the following business day.
My Breast Cancer Community
3,870 members
Welcome to My Breast Cancer Community. Here you can safely talk to other people affected by breast cancer – whether you are going through treatment, have finished treatment or are supporting a family member or friend, everyone is welcome.