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Weight Loss Surgery Info
1,123 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.
Living with a Stoma
1,022 members
We are a peer support community for people who experienced stoma or are affected by stoma surgery on their bowel or bladder. Join us to discuss your condition, ask questions and get quick advice from others like you!
Prostate Cancer Network
5,126 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.
Wessex Cancer Trust
71 members
Welcome to Wessex Cancer Trust online community. Here you can openly talk to other people affected by cancer – whether you are going through your own cancer journey or supporting a family member or friend. We will support you through the highs and lows, help you prepare for surgery or treatment, and give you the confidence to talk to your loved ones about cancer. We can empower you to feel strong enough to make your own choices, whether you are moving on from cancer or making difficult decisions about a terminal diagnosis. We offer practical, emotional and physical support at a time when nothing seems to be in your control. All of our Support Centres will welcome you into a calm and non-clinical space in your local community, somewhere familiar and safe.
SHARE Breast Cancer Support
2,410 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.
Anticoagulation Support
3,845 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
American Cancer Survivors
489 members
We are a peer support community for Americans who are fighting or have survived cancer. Here we share our stories, experiences, ask questions and support one another. Join us today!
Colon Cancer Connected
14,173 members
Welcome to the Global Colon Cancer Association's HealthUnlocked Community! HealthUnlocked is a social network for health. By finding others with similar health backgrounds, you can take on day to day health concerns together. The Global Colon Cancer Association is the voice for the millions of colon/bowel (CRC) cancer patients worldwide. We advocate for patient centered policy around the globe to ensure increased awareness and screening, access to quality medical treatments and help our member organizations collaborate, innovate and leverage the full potential of effectuating change. The GCCA also supports the creation of new patient advocacy groups in developing areas which have no CRC organizations. The GCCA unites all stakeholders in the battle against this disease with one unified voice.
British Heart Foundation
52,500 members
We are the British Heart Foundation (BHF), the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research. We fund research into life saving cures to beat heart disease, stroke and vascular dementia, and stop conditions like diabetes from causing them, to help people and families live longer, better lives. Over the years, our pioneering research has helped to transform the lives of people living with heart and circulatory conditions. As well funding ground-breaking research, we’re here to support people affected by heart and circulatory diseases and their risk factors. So whether you're living with a heart or circulatory disease, or just want to find out more about them, this is the place to be. If you have any questions or concerns, and would like to speak with one of our cardiac nurses, please do contact our Heart Helpline team on 0300 330 3311 Mon-Fri 9-5pm or email hearthelpline@bhf.org.uk This community is moderated by HU_Moderator
Endometriosis New Zealand
1,292 members
Endometriosis New Zealand is New Zealand’s national endometriosis organisation and has affiliated Support Networks throughout the country. We represent the tens of thousands of girls and women with endometriosis in New Zealand and we work with those who treat the condition and researchers to find solutions. We provide unique and professional services and programs to reach individuals, communities, schools, workplaces and all stakeholders involved in improving health outcomes for those with endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain.
OvaCare
2,037 members
We are a charity that aims to improve the diagnosis and education of ovarian cancer within Ireland.
Not Defined By Endometriosis
438 members
We are a peer-support group providing support to fellow endometriosis warriors and advocating and fighting for better research, funding and an eventual cure for endometriosis.
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