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First shots fired in the Election

The Election is nigh! Numerous Tory grandees live in our valley, so when a leaflet pops through my letterbox from my local Conservative candidate, I reckon the Election is near. So I'm grabbing the opportunity to do something to help myself and  lobby this prospective election candidates about what I want Even if you don't get a reply, each morning someone in the Canditates' office will have the...
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KATE

;;;;;;;;;  Is cancer now 'by Royal Appointment'? Suddenly, our Royal Family is showing the reality that 'one in two of us will get cancer in our lifetimes'. Cancer is no respecter of birth, or lifestyle, and both  King Charles and the Princess of Wales, are experiencing what so many now face - a devastating cancer diagnosis for a family member.  In their case, the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Knowledge and opinions from eminent, helpful professionals

Check out the diary page – read my direct, straight-talking insight into the world after cancer treatment, 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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