What do I need to prepare for hospital? With so many other things to think about, it can be daunting to decide what you need to get ready for hospital if you are going to have surgery. It’s a good idea to ask the doctor how long you are likely to be in hospital for (depending on the surgery, they can usually give you some idea!). Here’s some things that might be useful in your kit :- Prepare a “Health CV”. What’s that?! It’s a basic summary of your medical history; what you have been treated for in the past, any allergies, medications etc. You will be asked lots of times in the coming months for this type of information and it’s good to have…
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Being a mum and having treatment for cancer
Being a mum and having treatment for cancer. If you are having treatment for cancer, Mother’s Day can seem just that bit more meaningful. For some, having been diagnosed with cancer is a pretty new idea to be getting used to. Often, one of the first thoughts that mums have when they are diagnosed is how the whole performance is going to affect the people they love. If they have young children, it can all be about what to say or how to help them understand and cope. And mums don’t stop worrying once the kids get older (even if they are all grown-up!). The “mother-guilt” thing is so easily woven into the job description. Not having the energy to catch up with family, the…
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“Is there anything I can do?” Those few words are genuine and seem easy to say – but so much more difficult to put into action. Although Jemma has since moved on, Treat me Treasure me all started when two women, who had met through their children ten years before, realised they shared a passion about supporting people who are facing an illness. Jacqui’s husband had been diagnosed with a brain tumour and had undergone surgery and radiotherapy. The cancer didn’t read a calendar and decide on the most convenient time to show up – it had all happened when they were juggling family and careers. There was a lot of love from friends and family – and a lot of casseroles. The casseroles and…