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ELECTION

***Today, To USE YOUR VOTE WISELY In the days when politicians went into politics for what they felt they could do to help others, not themselves, the greedy self-interest shown by today's crop of MPs would have been frowned on. You might not have agreed with what was in their party manifesto - but you knew that what was set out was designed for the good of the majority. But today. when...

When you are too tired to cook

Next time you can't face the thought of getting out into the kitchen, a Dietician has just suggested this simple milkshake, using Ovaltine. or Horlicks. This makes a nutritious alternative to making a meal, when you just can't face the thought of cooking.  However, to ensure you get all your nutients, dfon't forget to eat some fruit and/or veg. along with your Shake. The old stand-by Ovaltine or...

NHS – stop lecturing us

It's the sanctimonious attitude the NHS exhibits when you try and find out when will you finally get an appointment, that drives me mad .  Have you noticed recently whenever you phone an NHS number, there is an announcement asking us to treat staff with "respect and courtesy". The other day I was told that I would have to wait ten months to see a doctor about a painful condition.  I was so...

Managing your appointments

Playing the NHS appointments system Recently two senior Consultants told me they don't expect the NHS to be around in ten years' time. So I just hope those 7 million plus of us on waiting lists get seen before this happens. Mulling this over, I reflect I usually see my doctors in a timely fashion, without long waits, because I follow my own advice on climbing up the waiting list;  a sneaky way...

Letter to a newly-diagnosed friend

The club no one wants to join Dear L This isn't a fun place to be, in fact, it is B......y confusing and scary   You see, there is no typical case, so no one is really able to tell you what is going to happen. The next few weeks you might feel you are on a production line hurtling along, and no-one has the time to stop it, and explain what is going on. You are going to have to suss it out for...

Knowledge and opinions from eminent, helpful professionals

Check out the diary page – read my direct, straight-talking insight into the world after cancer, drawing on my real-life experiences – which are sometimes bizarre!

Many whom you will meet in a medical capacity can be tight-lipped about problems that may crop up.  They may even try and brush them under the carpet, saying “no-one else has reported this”.  I suspect this is because hospitals often don’t have time or staff to deal with them. I have tried to list as many as I came across, together with solutions that might help you.  Look them up under the categories below.

Having fun after cancer is fundamental – for both body and mind. If you can’t laugh I hope this website can be helpful.

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What an amazingly informative article, thanks! This is so important and the progress that has been made in awareness, education, treatment and overall respect. Please have a look at the link and join us by adding your comment on the tremendous value of pink ribbon campaigns. Keep up the great work and stay well!! Thanks

Toni

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