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Support Group Southampton area?

I am new to this areas and wonder if anyone knows of any support groups locally or withing the region. I have moved here in the midst of treatment but have not been referred to BCN as yet as I am onto radiotherapy now. Any information on support serv...

Posted by C on Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:33 pm with 110 comments

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Hi Helen, hope I get the hyper bit!! Fed up of feeling pooped in the afternoon. Would love to meet up! Away next week but can manage Mondays or Thursdays in Basingstoke - no bus to anywhere else and not sure if I can cycle to Winchester! How are the ...

KatieF, Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:07 pm
Anyone have experience of North Manchester general?

I am moving to N Manchester general hospital for my follow up checks (had surgery, chemotherapy and rads elsewhere) - has anyone been treated there and what did you think?

Posted by Starflower on Sun May 10, 2009 9:34 am with 8 comments

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I know this post is a bit late in the day, but I too had/have my surgery and follow up appts. at NMGH. I can't complain, the whole team is brill.

MostonMauler, Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:38 am
NHS or Bupa

Hi Im 44 and have was diagosed 17th May with a Grade 2 Lobular Carcinoma which is 5-6cm wide, My Dr advised me that my cancer has been contained within the breast - which was a massive weight of my shoulders. I have to see my Dr tomorrow to find out m...

Posted by satp on Mon May 24, 2010 8:17 pm with 18 comments

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I was diagnosed on April 28th and my surgery,WLE, on My 17th. all on the NHS. My BC nurse phoned me on Monday this week and I know if I need her I have only to pick up the phone. I have my follow up appointment etc. on June 2nd. I knoe w that I have t...

mum51, Wed May 26, 2010 11:21 am
LIVING WELL WITH CANCER initiative

This is a programme that i attend which is run by the Macmillan at my local hospice in the High Peak Area of Derbyshire, it involves attending the hospice on a Tuesday (you don't have to go every week) for the first session starting at 10am we do art, ...

Posted by alisoncamera on Sat Jan 31, 2009 7:24 pm with 13 comments

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Hi Monica I've emailed them and had a response. They run sessions at the Freeman Road Hospital. They have given me a number to call, so will do that when I get back from my weekend away. Looking forward to it. Have a great weekend everyone Love K...

katinthemiddle, Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:29 pm
Moving to a new area - how to change hospitals

I am currently living in South Wales but will be moving in a couple of months to the border of East & North Yorkshire. I have had my 6 monthly checkup today and asked how to go about transferring and continuity of care but go no real answer. I was tol...

Posted by Jo51PPP on Mon Feb 08, 2010 6:06 pm with 2 comments

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Thanks Tracey - that is a bit of reassurance. I just don't trust large organisations like the NHS to do things that smoothly! You're right - it's a nightmare just moving house without all this to cope with as well. It's worth it though as I'm moving...

Jo51PPP, Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:39 pm
possible support group in bridlington, east yorks

hi, everyone, i am hoping someone might be able to help me, i live in bridlington, east yorks, and have discovered that there are no support groups less than 30 miles away, and would like to get something going here, as i understand there are lots of ...

Posted by jusmejp on Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:27 pm with 1 comments

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I just wanted to wish you well with your task of getting a support group off the ground in Bridlington. I am from Flamborough, but am living in Norwich at the moment, where I have had very good support from our local hospital, and from the big c centre...

northern bird, Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:45 pm
Anyone being treated at St George's, Tooting?

I was supposed to have my 6 month check-up in early Nov. 2 days before the appointment I got a phone call telling me that the appointment had to be cancelled and I would be sent a new date in the post. I still haven't received anything. Is there anyone...

Posted by valentine on Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:36 pm with 1 comments

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Ring them and tell them you would benefit from an early appointment. I am at Charing Cross and they sent a letter telling me the 17/12 was cancelled and gave me the next week but so near Christmas I didnt want to think about it or results or anything ...

Daisy_do, Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:41 pm
Initial Diagnosis - Written Confirmation

Hi, I am looking into what patients receive when they are initially diagnosed? I understand some breast cancer units advise patients verbally with no written follow up, with other units advising patients verbally and following this up in writing. Wou...

Posted by BOOBYTRAP on Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:41 pm with 28 comments

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I wasn't diagnosed until after surgery as my mammogram and biopsies all came back normal except for the first needle biopsy which came back suspicious. I think the surgeon/nurses were fully aware that it was likely I had cancer but didn't tell me and ...

leucite, Sun Nov 29, 2009 11:47 am
Norwich - Yoga/Badminton/Aquastretch

There is a great support group in Norwich (Post Surgery Support) that offers Badminton,Yoga & Aquastretch at the UEA Sportspark at reduced rates. The group meets on Wednesday mornings and you can choose one or two activities and there is a chance for ...

Posted by misha on Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:36 am with 0 comments

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There is a great support group in Norwich (Post Surgery Support) that offers Badminton,Yoga & Aquastretch at the UEA Sportspark at reduced rates. The group meets on Wednesday mornings and you can choose one or two activities and there is a chance for ...

misha, Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:36 am
What is this category for?!

Are you anticipating that we will want to discuss positive elements of our tx based on where we are in the country - or am I missing the point entirely?

Posted by msmolly on Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:52 pm with 8 comments

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I tell them at my hospital to check this forum. I was asked 'do you name and shame us' my answer was I tell my story if that involves shaming then I do. We have so may different experiences to share. If it's about my local sadly we don't have one but t...

debsincornwall, Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:00 pm
telephone support aftercare

Hello At Guy's and Thomas's in London they have a new initiative in which a nurse calls you every fortnight or so after you finish treatment to talk about symptoms, diet, emotions - anything really. I've found it very good - can't believe it's on the ...

Posted by Blackheath on Tue Feb 03, 2009 8:50 am with 2 comments

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Hi This is what should be done through out the Country. Yes, I am jealous too! Lynda xx

billiejeanking, Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:40 pm
Thank you for your reply

would you be able to let me know where you received your diagnosis

Posted by BOOBYTRAP on Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:28 pm with 2 comments

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Yes why ?

melly2, Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:33 pm

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