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4 days before Xmas I was told I have stage 4 Lung Cancer, which has spread to my spine, ribs, arm, shoulder, neck, Lymph nodes, adreanal glands. I was told I have 12 months left without treatment and 1-2 years with treatment. I start my first chemo next friday 6 ja...Read More
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Palliative care is what I have been offered.I went from feeling fine, just a lump in my neck to being told three days later that all they can do for me is make what is left of my life more comfortable and see if they can prolong it a bit. So I feel fine, I look fin...Read More
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Hi all,
Can someone who has the knowledge tell me how the DNR/ not for CPR orders work?
From my understanding the way palliative care/hospices work is that you cannot be admitted unless you agree to DNR orders, even if thats not your personal wish.
I would also...Read More
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Hellow every body, my name is Graham and i have just been told i have 3-6 months to live. Well what do i say,it has scared me a bit but to be honest i dont know what i feel,my family and friends are in big trouble trying to cope with it but i;m just making jokes ab...Read More
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Does having stage four non hodgkins lymphoma advance into the liver have to mean the end ? Is there any treatment or transplants that could work ? What about alternative treatments ? Does anyone know much about this ...thankyou
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